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Countermelody devoted to the glories of the human voice raised in song.
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Episode 31. Janet Baker (Mezzo Madness II)
Few singers have more affected my life in a more fundamental way than the great Janet Baker. This episode seeks to pay humble tribute to that exceptional...
Episode 30. Giulietta Simionato (Mezzo Madness I)
Today’s episode, a celebration of the delicious and versatile Italian mezzo-soprano Giulietta Simionato (1910-2010), kicks off a miniseries in celebration...
Episode 29. A Social Isolation Schubertiade (Music for a World in Crisis III)
Franz Schubert is the composer who speaks to me like no other. His insight into the human condition is profound: in particular, he explores that narrow...
Episode 28. Alternate Universe Bel Canto (April Fool’s 2020)
We need a laugh right now. At least I did, and that was the inspiration for today’s episode. I have long cherished the art of truly terrible singing,...
Episode 27. That Time of Evening (Music for a World in Crisis II)
Today’s episode, spontaneously crafted over the course of a few hours, features live performances of three longer works that, each in its own way,...
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