by Mario Diaz-Moresco | Feb 11, 2020 | Song of the Day
I know that Kindertotenlieder is technically 5 songs, but no single piece from it can measure up to the sum of its whole. It is a piece, like this recording, that must be taken all together, both for the incredible sweep of Mahler’s score and the devastating journey...
by Mario Diaz-Moresco | Feb 10, 2020 | Song of the Day
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist has 5 solo albums to her credit, of which my personal favorites are Let it Die and The Reminder. Released in 2004 and 2007, respectively, they both deal with the mixed emotions and emotional echos that exist after...
by Gina Perregrino | Feb 7, 2020 | Song of the Day
The call to pursue opera came very naturally to me because of my love for language and travel, and the joy I receive from exploring culture and human connection. I must say, I have always been somewhat of a “strange bird” with my vast taste in music since I was a...
by Gina Perregrino | Feb 6, 2020 | Song of the Day
Dedicated to my “adopted grandmother” who passed right at the time I was asked to do the Song of the Day. She was an avid cheerleader in my life who requested I sing this song at her funeral. Rest easy, dear Nonna.Carolyn D. Calvin (November 18, 1927 –...
by Gina Perregrino | Feb 5, 2020 | Song of the Day
A fun fact about me is that no matter how Italian my name my be, I have always been drawn to the culture of Mexico more than any other culture in the world. From a young age I fell in love with the Spanish language and since then have been on a path of discovering the...
by Gina Perregrino | Feb 4, 2020 | Song of the Day
When I was asked to do the NYFOS Song of the Day I was intrigued (and overwhelmed!) by the possibilities of what I could present over five days. There is an endless amount of repertoire in all styles and genres—how do you choose?! So, I went with what I know: my...
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