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Back to SearchEpisode 285. Edda Moser Reappraised
Lately I have been doing a series of episodes on artists that in my opinion deserve a reassessment, a second glance, if you will. Edda Moser is almos…
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Episode 284. Claudia Muzio Revisited
Claudia Muzio was known as “the Duse of Song,” a title that might be lost somewhat in time, since it refers to the great stage actress Eleanora Duse,…
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Episode 283. Betty Allen
Betty Allen has been featured on countless omnibus Countermelody episodes, but it’s time for her to get her own episode! Born in Ohio on 17 March, 19…
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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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
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…
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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,…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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