Topic: OPERA FOR DUMMIES (Read 3906 times)

ChasSmith · « **Reply #30 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:19:35 AM »

But seriously, DR Elmore -- go for it.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:23:32 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 05, 2021, 07:19:35 AM

But seriously, DR Elmore -- go for it.

The search has been on for a long time.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:46:48 AM »

I don't believe I ever had a recording of The Gypsy Baron, but I went to pull out my vocal score and it's nowhere to be found. I don't recall giving it to anyone, so, I dunno. It was that orange-cover paperbound one that I'd had since the 1960s. Damn. Oh well.

Ginny · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2021, 08:44:46 AM »

Friday morning greetings! It's a paperwork day for me and I'm at my desk dealing with an issue that I probably shouldn't discuss on a public forum. Nothing life-threatening, but very annoying.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2021, 09:54:52 AM »

Just listened to the Renée Fleming album. Beautiful stuff, and I had somehow missed that the aria from Herrmann's Wuthering Heights was on there. What a treat. Also especially loved the selections from The Medium, Candide, and The Rake's Progress.

"Summertime" and "My Man's Gone Now" are all right, but now I wonder how long white sopranos can go on singing these in the current non-cultural-appropriation climate. Maybe (Covid and 2020 notwithstanding) that had already slowed to a trickle. I have no idea. It used to be that "everyone" sang and recorded these, apart from the opera, but it's hard to imagine that being accepted now.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2021, 09:55:24 AM »

CostCo is closing it's photo printing department on February 14 - if any DR uses the service.

https://fox59.com/news/whats-trending/costco-photo-printing-department-to-close-next-week/

ChasSmith · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2021, 09:57:21 AM »

Quote from: Jrand70 on February 05, 2021, 09:55:24 AM

CostCo is closing it's photo printing department on February 14 - if any DR uses the service.

https://fox59.com/news/whats-trending/costco-photo-printing-department-to-close-next-week/

We used to now and then, but it's been a number of years now. I think online services like Shutterfly have eaten their lunch.

Matthew · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:03:30 AM »

Good Morning. Lovely day here in the Area by the Bay. Not much happening today, just another day.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:16:09 AM »

RIP Christopher Plummer, 91

Jane · « **Reply #39 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:17:16 AM »

elmore3003 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:18:46 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 05, 2021, 10:16:09 AM

RIP Christopher Plummer, 91

I was just going to report that. I met him once at the Drama Book Shop, and he was quite charming. I liked his biography, too.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:46:03 AM »

According to the Times:
"His wife, Elaine Taylor, said the cause was a blow to the head as a result of a fall."

Oy.

John G. · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:05:09 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 05, 2021, 09:54:52 AM

Just listened to the Renée Fleming album. Beautiful stuff, and I had somehow missed that the aria from Herrmann's Wuthering Heights was on there. What a treat. Also especially loved the selections from The Medium, Candide, and The Rake's Progress.

"Summertime" and "My Man's Gone Now" are all right, but now I wonder how long white sopranos can go on singing these in the current non-cultural-appropriation climate. Maybe (Covid and 2020 notwithstanding) that had already slowed to a trickle. I have no idea. It used to be that "everyone" sang and recorded these, apart from the opera, but it's hard to imagine that being accepted now.

I think the context is important. The most haunting version of Summertime that I have ever heard and will likely ever hear was sung by a group of Soviet women, all white, dressed as workers and dreaming of a better life. But I doubt Mel Torme would get to play Porgy nowadays, even on a recording.

bk · « **Reply #43 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:11:59 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.

George · « **Reply #44 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:18:53 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 05, 2021, 04:26:01 AM

DR George, we had what appears to be our first mail delivery since Saturday, Thanks for the package!

You're welcome, Larry! Glad it finally arrived!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #45 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:22:03 AM »

Quote from: John G. on February 05, 2021, 11:05:09 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 05, 2021, 09:54:52 AM
Just listened to the Renée Fleming album. Beautiful stuff, and I had somehow missed that the aria from Herrmann's Wuthering Heights was on there. What a treat. Also especially loved the selections from The Medium, Candide, and The Rake's Progress.

"Summertime" and "My Man's Gone Now" are all right, but now I wonder how long white sopranos can go on singing these in the current non-cultural-appropriation climate. Maybe (Covid and 2020 notwithstanding) that had already slowed to a trickle. I have no idea. It used to be that "everyone" sang and recorded these, apart from the opera, but it's hard to imagine that being accepted now.

I think the context is important. The most haunting version of Summertime that I have ever heard and will likely ever hear was sung by a group of Soviet women, all white, dressed as workers and dreaming of a better life. But I doubt Mel Torme would get to play Porgy nowadays, even on a recording.

Ha! Right.

George · « **Reply #46 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:28:44 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on February 05, 2021, 05:53:21 AM

This morning's heartbreaker:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEm61zi48I&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3en0kQE2ThZ_cCq_YDWoiP2R8JTnekEcwAg74YsgewlNEi1JwrPLhpjiY

Beautiful!

George · « **Reply #47 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:29:06 AM »

Quote from: Jrand70 on February 05, 2021, 09:55:24 AM

CostCo is closing it's photo printing department on February 14 - if any DR uses the service.

https://fox59.com/news/whats-trending/costco-photo-printing-department-to-close-next-week/

My local Costco stopped developing actual film several years ago. $:-\$

George · « **Reply #48 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:29:30 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on February 05, 2021, 10:16:09 AM

RIP Christopher Plummer, 91

I just saw that here: Christopher Plummer, Sound of Music star and oldest actor to win an Oscar, dies aged 91.

George · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:30:19 AM »

And now, for something completely different...our very own John G. has a millstone to celebrate!

Jane · « **Reply #50 on:** February 05, 2021, 12:35:48 PM »

Congratulations John!

Jane · « **Reply #51 on:** February 05, 2021, 12:42:22 PM »

I saw this headline that fits our discussion of markets.

Trader Joe's again increases workers' 'thank you' pay amid coronavirus pandemic.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:05:48 PM »

Congrats to DR JOHNG on his millstone.

singdaw · « **Reply #53 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:43:54 PM »

Congratulations, DR John G., on your lofty new plateau!!

singdaw · « **Reply #54 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:44:11 PM »

And I don't mean the view from the roof.

John G. · « **Reply #55 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:02:14 PM »

and it matches how old I feel.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:26:11 PM »

I forgot to post fix the leak vibes for DR singdaw.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:26:32 PM »

I think Opera for Dum Dums would be an immediate bestseller.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:27:11 PM »

Low low temps expected tonight and to continue through the next week......with snow Sunday and Monday.

February......

Jrand74 · « **Reply #59 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:27:51 PM »

I got the only kind of lip balm I saw on Friday. It is Orange-Mango Explosion.....and it lives up to its name.

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