Podcast Episodes

Janet Baker @ 90

Season 5 Episode 282

How can it even be that our beloved Janet Baker is turning 91 today? I have been so moved by all the tributes pouring in and I feel compelled to add …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 281. La Scottissima

I began work on this episode on the one-year anniversary of the death of Renata Scotto, perhaps the most beloved of my many dearly-loved divas. But I…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 280. Heather Harper Revisited

The beloved Irish soprano Heather Harper died at the age of 88 on 22 April 2019 in London. In music ranging from the Baroque through the modern eras,…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Episode 279. Ernst Kozub Reappraised

Have you heard of the remarkable German Heldentenor Ernst Kozub? If you haven’t, you’re in for a special treat. And if you have, you know doubt have …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 278. George Shirley Revisited

This August I shall be supplementing each new episode published with a first-time general posting of bonus episodes which were originally available o…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 277. Benjamin Luxon In Memoriam

Last week on July 25th, the music world was saddened by the death of the Cornish baritone Benjamin Luxon at the age of 87. I began collecting recordi…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 276. Jules Bledsoe (Listeners’ Favorites)

Ten days ago I reposted an episode celebrating the life and career of Paul Robeson, legendary for many reasons, but particularly remembered for his i…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 275. Margaret Tynes (Listeners’ Favorites)

On March 7, 2024, the legendary African American soprano Margaret Tynes died at the age of 104. During the second season of Countermelody, I featured…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 274. Odetta (Listeners’ Favorites)

The United States seems (if this could be possible) even more divided and challenged than it did a week ago. In spite and even because of that, I am …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Episode 273. Paul Robeson (Listeners’ Favorites)

I am here visiting my family in Milwaukee this week, a time which has proven to be a landmark in the downward spiral of our country into fascism. And…

1 year, 11 months ago

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