Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm with you Bob, Bjorling was one of the finest tenors on the italian opera style, as well as we can talk about Gigli, Schippa, and others. Alfredo Kraus was for me much better that "Pavy", I'm not actually an enthousiast of the Italian opera. Concerning the Bergman, Mozart's Magic Flute..., I have no words to say how much I love it too. Saludos cordiales Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Afterswift@aol.com Enviado el: domingo, 07 de octubre de 2007 7:27 Para: lug@leica-users.org Asunto: [Leica] OT Romantic Italian Repertoir 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 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information