by Jonathan Estabrooks | Jan 23, 2017 | Song of the Day
I had the great fortune of attending one of the final performances of The Bridges of Madison County staring Steven Pasquale and the incredible Kelli O’Hara, whom I met while singing for a past NYFOS fundraiser. Based on Robert James Waller’s 1992 novel,...
by Alexey Lavrov | Jan 20, 2017 | Song of the Day
Today’s video I’d like to dedicate to all the pianist and coaches who worked with me. I want to express my gratitude for their hard work, knowledge, affection for singers, patience, and their sense of humor. I realize how much they have to love us singers to tolerate...
by Alexey Lavrov | Jan 19, 2017 | Song of the Day
Today I’m introducing you to a recording of one of the greatest Russian opera singers, Fedor Chaliapin. He was a man of multiple talents: a gifted drawer, oil painter and sculptor; he was very good at writing, showing a lively mind, power of observation and wit. His...
by Alexey Lavrov | Jan 18, 2017 | Song of the Day
Today I’d like to present one of my favorite recordings of opera repertoire. It is the aria of Lady Macbeth from Verdi’s opera, sung by Shirley Verrett. The recording was made at La Scala, Milan, in 1975. I view this performance as not just one of the best embodiments...
by Alexey Lavrov | Jan 17, 2017 | Song of the Day
When I was asked to write a blog about my favorite vocal pieces I had some doubts: Am I a good story teller? Is my English good enough to tell it the way I’d like? How do I choose just four pieces out of so many favorites? Actually, what are the criteria anyway...
by Michael Barrett | Jan 13, 2017 | Song of the Day
I started this weeks posts talking about the plight of women composers, especially non-white composers, as exemplified by Gabriela Lena Frank. But we haven’t heard her music yet. She is writing a lot for orchestras right now. Her Requiem will be premiered in...
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