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Recent Episodes

Episode 76. William Warfield (BHM 2021 IV)

Posted February 21, 2021 • 01:20:49

This week’s subject is one of the towering figures of 20th century music: the African American bass-baritone William Warfield (1920–2002). Though...

Episode 75. Lenora Lafayette (BHM2021 III)

Posted February 14, 2021 • 01:08:20

Every so often I discover a singer who had previously not come under my radar, but who simply blows me away with their voice, artistry, and communicative...

Episode 74. Lucretia West (Black History Month 2021 II)

Posted February 11, 2021 • 01:05:55

The great African American contralto Lucretia West, born on 13 November 1922, is one of the great singers of German Lieder in general and of the music...

Episode 73. Carol Brice (Black History Month 2021 I)

Posted February 7, 2021 • 01:13:18

Countermelody’s Black History Month celebration for 2021 begins with the great African American contralto Carol Brice (1916-1985) who had a distinguished...

Episode 72. Igor Gorin (Great Baritones II)

Posted January 31, 2021 • 01:08:07

I recently rediscovered the great Ukranian-American baritone Igor Gorin (1904-1982) and was bowled over by the sheer beauty of his voice. In fact, I...