Topic: THE UNDERSTUDIES (Read 6481 times)

George · « **Reply #60 on:** March 15, 2015, 12:39:02 PM »

3HREE

George · « **Reply #61 on:** March 15, 2015, 12:39:57 PM »

And now I'm off to my sister's after I take a shower.

Have a good day, all!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #62 on:** March 15, 2015, 12:57:01 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 15, 2015, 12:09:10 PM

Quote from: ChasSmith on March 15, 2015, 12:03:42 PM
Which Mahagonny, DR Elmore?

I love that piece more than I can say.

I listened to both the original 30-minute Mahagonny Songspiel and then the complete opera on Cappriccio with Anja Silja as Jenny. I prefer Lenya, but Silja does it in the correct keys. I wish that the Met broadcast with Stratas was on CD.

I see that the delightful, abridged BBC broadcast of SHE LOVES ME is on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_HreIe5pY

Not on CD, but the Stratas Mahagonny telecast was FINALLY released on DVD a few years ago in the Levine 40th anniversary set...which I am totally remiss in not having acquired yet, either the CD or DVD set. Here it is, individually: http://goo.gl/UAsV25

It's also possible that my own off-the-air cassette tape of the afternoon broadcast might still play (it did as of several years ago...), in which case I must find the means of copying these things to CD. And of course I will provide a copy.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #63 on:** March 15, 2015, 12:57:41 PM »

And thanks for that BBC link! I thought I had searched for that production some weeks back. If I did, I must have given up too easily.

Ben · « **Reply #64 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:05:08 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on March 15, 2015, 12:57:01 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 15, 2015, 12:09:10 PM
Quote from: ChasSmith on March 15, 2015, 12:03:42 PM
Which Mahagonny, DR Elmore?

I love that piece more than I can say.

I listened to both the original 30-minute Mahagonny Songspiel and then the complete opera on Cappriccio with Anja Silja as Jenny. I prefer Lenya, but Silja does it in the correct keys. I wish that the Met broadcast with Stratas was on CD.

I see that the delightful, abridged BBC broadcast of SHE LOVES ME is on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_HreIe5pY

Not on CD, but the Stratas Mahagonny telecast was FINALLY released on DVD a few years ago in the Levine 40th anniversary set...which I am totally remiss in not having acquired yet, either the CD or DVD set. Here it is, individually: http://goo.gl/UAsV25

It's also possible that my own off-the-air cassette tape of the afternoon broadcast might still play (it did as of several years ago...), in which case I must find the means of copying these things to CD. And of course I will provide a copy.

Of course, he's in New York and you're in Connecticut, but you and I both know a person (his initials are AM, not morning) who does that kind of copying and it's not Elmore, although he could be used as a reference in case you're wondering about quality of transfer.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:10:05 PM »

I have the Stratas DVD,but I would want to watch it, not listen to it, as I worked. I also have the Salzburg Festival DVD and the lousy Lupone-McDonald production from the Los Angeles Opera. I want the Spanish production from Madrid, which is sung in English.

Jeanne · « **Reply #66 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:52:24 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #67 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:54:01 PM »

I was having some nasty back and neck problems last week and was not fit to be around man or beast--or DRs. I'm hoping they're now under control.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #68 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:54:58 PM »

Hello, DR Jeanne!

Jeanne · « **Reply #69 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:55:32 PM »

Sorry to hear about Cillaliz's bronchitis. Bronchitis can be quite nasty and difficult to get rid of.

FEEL-BETTER-PRONTO VIBES TO CILLA!

Jeanne · « **Reply #70 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:56:22 PM »

Congrats to Vixmom for her Noble Efforts and having the best chili, even if it didn't win a prize.

Jeanne · « **Reply #71 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:57:17 PM »

Hi, Larry. I was pleased to read that you're having a day off to do whatever you little heart desires.

Jeanne · « **Reply #72 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:59:13 PM »

I know that BK knows that yesterday was Pie Day, but does he know that it was also Pi Day?

John G. · « **Reply #73 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:59:25 PM »

Quote from: George on March 15, 2015, 12:22:35 PM

Quote from: ChasSmith on March 15, 2015, 10:13:27 AM
I think it was TCB who asked if I'd be getting a recording of the show. I did indeed, but I've just determined that the DVD is copy-protected and I have never taken the trouble to learn how to, um, deal with that. Fortunately, I have a friend who can take care of such annoying little matters, so next time we get together (he's in another town) I'll have him work a little magic on it.

ChasSmith, if it's possible, I'd love to have a chance to study that disc...for instructional purposes only, of course.

Yes, educational purposes only. Add this student to that list.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:59:40 PM »

From DR Cilla:

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I have made pumpkin pies from scratch, from pumpkin. But I've done more apple. Not today though

Any other day I would have figured the pie was from scratch, but not yesterday or maybe today. I hope I find you feeling better as I read the posts.

John G. · « **Reply #75 on:** March 15, 2015, 01:59:46 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on March 15, 2015, 01:52:24 PM

Hello, everyone.

Howdy.

Jane · « **Reply #76 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:00:52 PM »

Frozen pies, how could I not forget custard pies which I love. They are the only frozen pies I have cooked. I haven't seen one in years. I should make my own.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #77 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:01:07 PM »

The Iolanthe was really lovely. I always forget how close to tragedy it gets at the end of act two, but I still laugh when the much-desired shepherdess Phyllis tells her lover Strephon, after learning that he is half fairy and his mother and aunts, who are fairies - though centuries old - look like pretty young ladies, says "Whenever I see you kissing a very young lady I shall know it's an elderly relative."

John G. · « **Reply #78 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:01:22 PM »

Saw that Stratas version back in high school when it was broadcast live. One of the life-changing moments of my youth.

Jeanne · « **Reply #79 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:02:01 PM »

It sounds like DR Ginny's book sale was the place to be. $6 for a whole bag of books?! Wow.

Jane · « **Reply #80 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:05:23 PM »

Although I did not win for best decorated booth or a prize for my chili; it appears that it was only the judges who were unimpressed -

Many people (including the person who won best booth) said they thought mine was better - and I was the first one to run out of chili because of the number of people who came back for seconds (and thirds) and the number who came over and said they were told they had to try mine because it was so good.

DR Vixmom I am shocked you did not win for best booth, it really was great. It is ok for you to say you expected to win. What about the chili? Last we left you, you weren't too sure. After tasting the others did you like yours the best?

Never mind, I see you would have awarded someone else for the chili prize. I'm still curious how you felt about yours in the end.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #81 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:05:46 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 15, 2015, 02:01:22 PM

Saw that Stratas version back in high school when it was broadcast live. One of the life-changing moments of my youth.

I was in standing room at the Met for the first performance of Mahagonny in 1979, one of the great nights in a theatre. the production was dazzling. I have never seen so many rich people get offended and walk out of a performance before or since; that opera really is meant to épater le bourgeois, and I would swear the house was half empty by the final great funeral march.

Ginny · « **Reply #82 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:05:59 PM »

Yes, DR Jeanne, and we still had some good selections - along with a lot of Danielle Steel

Jane · « **Reply #83 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:08:05 PM »

At least the booth that won looked good.

Jane · « **Reply #84 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:09:24 PM »

From Vixmom:

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As you can see, I have firmly instilled the motto "Safety first" into the Vixter's psyche

Jeanne · « **Reply #85 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:11:32 PM »

Gotta scoot. Have a nice Sunday everyone.

TTFN.

Jane · « **Reply #86 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:16:46 PM »

" poster from the show that never was. Five days after the music died."....sad but it is nice to see the poster.

Jane · « **Reply #87 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:20:00 PM »

DR George I enjoyed reading about the competition last night.

Jane · « **Reply #88 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:20:29 PM »

DR Jeanne I'm glad you are feeling well enough to visit again. Vibes you continue to improve!!!

Jennifer · « **Reply #89 on:** March 15, 2015, 02:35:56 PM »

DR Vixmom I loved your booth. Definitely way better than the winning one. That does not seem right to use the same recipe for 2 years when the judges are the same. I would rather have the people love it. That turkey chili does not really sound appealing to me.

Congrats!

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