Tag Archives: Guiseppe Verdi

bolero: si verdi savait

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Dave

On voit ici un ensemble de pinceau qui semble chaotique mais, Modigliani nous a prouver que, bien qu’il vivait dans le désordre, il pouvait crée des oeuvres d’une unité parfaite.

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opera prima donna: thriving on excess emotion

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dave

Who was the most tempestuous diva of them all? The hot tempered high C. Where would grand opera be without coloraturas who erupt? The diva radiates excitement, spreads magnetism, creates argument. And more… The tribal behavior of male and female … Continue reading →

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Judgements of Joan

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dave

Her trial and execution were only the beginning. In the centuries since, the Maid has continued to provoke anger and adoration, skpticism and awe… “You have heard the last of her,” says her Executioner to the Earl of Warwick in … Continue reading →

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AUTO TUNING HIS MASTERS VOICE: THE CURSED LIBRETTO

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Dave

It could have been a very conventional life. He returned from Milan, because his old teacher back in Busseto croaked, and Verdi, who had obligations to the town, was recalled to take over the local Philharmonic Society. During the following … Continue reading →

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