Forsooth Opera Lovers!
Today we can celebrate the birthdays of Lucia Popp (1939-1993) and
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887).
Also, the following works premiered on this date:
Arne's "The Fairy Prince" (1771)
Delibes' ballet "La Source" (1866)
Humperdinck's "Dornroschen" (1902)
Granados' "Maria del Carmen" (1898)
Lehar's "Der Graf von Luxemburg" (1909)
Let us remember the following artists who joined Heaven's Choir on this
date:
Walter Piston (1894-1976)
Carlos Surinach (1915-1997)
Umberto Giordano (1867-1948)
The quote for today is: "I must say Ive always composed music from the
point of view of the performers."
Walter Piston.
As always, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our birthday artists for today and
all forum members who share their birthday with them.
ARTISTS' EVENTS salutes these artists for their enduring contributions
to the world of classical music.
ARTISTS' EVENTS honors the following Hall of Fame peerless artists for
their profound contributions to the world of opera:
Tenor of all tenors Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873-2 August 1921)
Coloratura prima donna assoluta Erna Berger (19 October 1900-14 June
1990)
Soprano prima donna assoluta Rosa Ponselle (22 January 1897-25 May
1981)
Prima contralto assoluta Fedora Barbieri (4 June 1920-4 March 2003)
Baritone unequaled Leonard Warren (21 April 1911-4 March 1960)
Basso profundo of all bassos Ezio Pinza (18 May 1892-9 May 1957)
In memory of the following first rate artists for November 2016:
Primo tenore Aureliano Pertile (9 Nov 1885-11 Jan 1952)
Coloratura stupenda Gianna D'Angelo (18 Nov 1929-27 Dec 2013)
Soprano prima donna Lisa Otto (14 Nov 1919-18 Sep 2013)
Contralto assoluta Rose Bampton (28 Nov 1907-21 Aug 2007)
Baritone unparalleled John Forsell (6 Nov 1868-30 May 1941)
Basso profundo Jerome Hines (8 Nov 1921-4 Feb 2003)
Distinguished virtuoso Eugene Istomin (26 Nov 1925-10 Oct 2003)
Preeminent conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli (2 Nov 1946-20 Apr 2001)
Premier composer Joaquin Rodrigo (22 Nov 1901-6 Jul 1999)
Featured premier Jules Massenet's "Le Cid" 30 Nov 1885
NON CLASSICAL RECORDINGS OF MERITORIOUS ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE:
"Mas Canciones," Linda Ronstadt
"Canciones de Mi Padre," Linda Ronstadt
"Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas," Linda Ronstadt
"Greatest Italian Songs," vol 1, Connie Francis
"Greatest Italian Songs," vol 2, Connie Francis
"Spanish and Latin American Favorites," Connie Francis
Bing Crosby: "White Christmas," with sales of over 100 MILLION copies.
Also, he was the best recording artist of the 20th century with over
half a BILLION records in circulation.
May ARTISTS' EVENTS put a smile on your face and a song in your heart
each day.
Pace e Gioia,
Bob Dilley
FIAT VOLUNTAS DEI
( May God's Will Be Done)
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