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Episode 339. Todd Duncan

Posted March 7, 2025 • 01:31:21

Today I present the male lead creator of Gershwin’s towering masterpiece, Porgy and Bess, the magnificent Todd Duncan (12 February 1903 –...

Episode 338. Ameling and Friends Sing Bach

Posted March 3, 2025 • 01:41:43

As a belated 92nd birthday tribute to our beloved Elly Ameling, I offer another episode of the Elly and Johann Show which features her in the music...

Episode 337. Anne Wiggins Brown

Posted February 28, 2025 • 01:19:29

Today on Countermelody the first of two (for now) episodes celebrating the creators of George Gershwin’s legendary (and controversial) opera...

Episode 336. Scotto Sings Rossini (Happy Birthday, Renata!)

Posted February 23, 2025 • 01:22:17

Today would have been the 91st birthday of our beloved Renata Scotto. On an episode last year celebrating the 100th birthday of Maria Callas, I remarked...

Episode 335. Felicia Weathers, Schlagersängerin

Posted February 21, 2025 • 01:36:43

This week a light-hearted (and therefore much-needed!) tribute to the marvelous Felicia Weathers, who, in the midst of her burgeoning operatic career...