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Episode 71. Eidé Noréna

Posted January 24, 2021 • 01:12:02

Kaja Eidé Noréna (1884-1968, née Karoline Hansen), the Norwegian lyric-coloratura soprano, is one of the greatest singers of her generation, and...

Episode 70. Paul Robeson: Ballad of an American

Posted January 17, 2021 • 01:36:31

January 23 is the 45th anniversary of the death of Paul Robeson, who remains one of the most celebrated, and controversial, of all artists. A man of...

Episode 69. Voiceless Wonders: An Introduction

Posted January 10, 2021 • 01:49:53

Some of the greatest singers in history are not necessarily the most vocally-gifted. This is the first of what I hope will be a series of episodes devoted...

Episode 68. Margaret Marshall, Songbird

Posted January 3, 2021 • 01:35:04

Welcome to 2021 chez Countermelody! Today’s episode is a birthday tribute to the splendid Scottish soprano Margaret Marshall, who was born on 4 January....

Episode 67. Good Bye 2020 (and Good Riddance!)

Posted December 27, 2020 • 01:38:57

Is there anyone out there who will not be relieved to bid farewell to 2020, this annus horribilis? I know I’ll be delighted to kick its ass out the...