My Radio Years
Some years ago, I was the host of a Sunday morning radio show in Carmel, California. It was great for me, because the management allowed me to pick and play my own selections. In addition, …
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Introducing Yeol Eum Son
I always enjoy sharing with you my experiences of listening to young artists who are new to me. This brings me fresh hope that music which is 200 yeard old might well survive longer, in …
Rosenkavalier: Final MET Role for Renee Fleming
In this recording, the Metropolitan Opera presents Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, featuring a star-studded cast including Renée Fleming and Elīna Garanča. This is Renée Fleming’s last ever performance of the Marschallin, one of her signature roles, …
December DVD of the Month: Messiah
Why yet another Messiah? You should remember that when Handel arrived somewhere to perform his oratorio, he had soloists of varying standards available to him. So he would revise his score accordingly… All this is …
More Melodies from Christiane Karg
For several years now I have enjoyed the singing of soprano Christiane Karg. Bavarian soprano Christiane Karg made her London Wigmore Hall debut in 2012 with a beautiful song recital which also became her first …