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Comment on An Open Letter to Ryan by MaryC

MaryC — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:41:44 +0000

I just discovered Ryan Smith this past weekend on PBS, Massachusetts. All I can say is another one GONE TOOOOO SOON!!!

I, too, cheered him for the same reasons as Erica P-P but also, as a plus 74 years have been in this same position–and continue to be–most of my life; my brother called me a pioneer, pushing the walls out for others.

At any rate, I, indeed, shared tears for his spirit, his gift and, what I perceive, while not knowing him, a gentle, gracious giant. His voice, his attitude — what a gift for all of us!!!

Comment on Stein Out, Wadsworth In by Peter Stein Sets The Record Straight | Operagasm

Peter Stein Sets The Record Straight | Operagasm — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:34:10 +0000

[...] may remember back in July we told you that Peter Stein was leaving the Met’s production of Boris Godunov and was r…. He cited ‘personal reasons’ for his departure, but is now telling all on the real [...]

Comment on Atrocious Audition Attire – Open Toe Controversy by Howard

Howard — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:05:43 +0000

If you are going to take the time to audition for a roll or go to a job interview, take the time and put on a pair of hose. I mean, (women) spend all this time putting on a bunch of make-up, finding the right outfit etc, and then ruin it by going bare-legged. Its just that finishing touch, a nice pair of hose evens out the legs, especially if you plan to wear a short skirt/dress. Women have gotten lazy and don’t usually wear hose anymore. Bare legs are gross! I treat bare legs like I do automatic transmissions in cars. Its the ‘easy’ way.

Comment on So into STRAUSS right now- But in English? by ben

ben — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:39:35 +0000

The Opera in English is a really wonderful way to begin to learn certain operas. My personal experience is Eugene Onegin, I bought the english version first because I’d never listened to a Russian opera. I don’t think you can find a better (as good, sure. better, don’t think so) pair of Onegin and Tatyana as Hampson and Kiri. The reason I love this opera as much as I do is because I listened to it in English first. Some operas, this is the best way to learn them. It also documents a few singers who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to record some of these roles. Janet Baker comes to mind along with Rita Hunter. Avoid the operas with bad plots, they only make the operas seem more dumb. Trovatore and Lucia examples A and B of that.

Comment on The ABCs of Adult Opera Education by Kristie

Kristie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:01:10 +0000

You’re my hero! Well done, sir.

Comment on The ABCs of Adult Opera Education by Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:45:29 +0000

I’m impressed!! Go Glenn.

Comment on Interview with Barbara Smith Conrad: When I Rise by Blog Interviewer

Blog Interviewer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:12:55 +0000

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Comment on Coloratura Conniption by Blog Interviewer

Blog Interviewer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:12:11 +0000

Interview with Barbara Smith Conrad: When I Rise | Operagasm…

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Comment on September Performance Listings! by epapillion

epapillion — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:41:10 +0000

Nice! Wish I could be there with you….

Comment on Alek Shrader Alert!!! by Amanda F.

Amanda F. — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:22:46 +0000

I went to school with Alek, and he is definitely good (and knows it!). He was a pretty nice guy, although he could be a jack@%! from time to time