Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 10/6/2007 7:53:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lug-request@leica-users.org writes: * That's why I never really liked Pavarotti: to much cheap pathos.--Philippe ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With Pavarotti it's a matter at what point in his career -- and yours -- you heard him sing Nessun Dorma. Also, he could hit those high notes and had an identifiable voice. Sure, he was a showman. But he left the audience satisfied. He certainly had the respect of most of the singers he partnered. I wonder whether any of his children are talented and interested in a opera career? I think Jussi Bjorling's son and grandson were competent singers. Jussi's father was also a singer. Speaking of quality and Swedish singers, try to get Bergman's production of Mozart's Magic flute on DVD. It's in Swedish, but that makes no difference. The singing, acting, directing, sets, and camera work are over the top. Woody Allen, in his movie about SA insurgents, has the leader of the guerillas, when he conquers a town, command: "And from now on everybody will speak Swedish." Maybe Woody had a point. Bob ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com