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Website of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish A few months ago I got to sing Le nozze di Figaro with a woman that is definitely a shining star in the role of the Countess. Caitlin Lynch is the subject of so many bougie conversations between my dear opera confidant, Wade Davis and I these days. When he saw Ms. [...]
You’re Welcome!
by Christie Connolley For your viewing pleasure until we are back with fresh content on Monday morning, I present Christian Reinert. You’re welcome!
Musical Joke of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Stolen from the Facebook page of the glorious Katelyn Jackman. This should inspire you to consult your Marchesi more often!
iTunes Download of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Very sad news about losing Fischer-Dieskau today. Be thankful that we will never lose these moments thanks to technology: This clip is from a movie version of Figaro that I didn’t know existed and can’t seem to find on iTunes. I bet it’s really awesome. If you find it send me a [...]
YouTube Clip of the Week
by Christie Connolley I guess Gilbert & Sullivan does make everything funnier….
Question of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Talkin’ costumes today. Fan me!!! Countess Connoisseurs, what is your favorite costume plan for this fabulous role? What lovely dressing gown would you have her in for her opening aria? What gorgeous shawl would she reach for during Cherubino’s entrance? Or, would she? LOL!
Operagasmic Production of the Week!
by Christie Connolley I love to arrive early to the opera. For one, I want to sit down and see what everyone else is wearing…. the gowns, the sequins, THE SHOES! Once that is done, I delve into the program! I want to read the ‘who’s who, all of the singers’ bios, and the miniature [...]
Indulge in the Countess: Sull’Aria
by Melissa Wimbish This scene has never been a favorite of mine, but maybe it’s just because I hadn’t heard it sung so exquisitely! Take a minute to experience Popp and Janowitz nuancing the pants off of this duet. Such beautiful phrasing and such perfectly juicy and vibrant voices for these roles! The more I’m [...]
Quote of the Week
“Mozart’s music represents neither the prolonged sigh of faith that characterizes so much of the music written before his time, nor the stormy idealism which cloaks most music after him. Rather he is that mercurial balance of the skeptic and the humane. Like him, and in him, we can always discover new worlds.” – Joseph [...]
You’re Welcome!
by Christie Connolley For your viewing pleasure until we are back with fresh content on Monday morning, I present Vittorio Grigolo. You’re welcome!
