Riccardo Stracciari – the greatest baritone who ever lived?

September 28, 2018

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Riccardo Stracciari (June 26, 1875 – October 10, 1955) was a leading Italian baritone. His repertoire consisted mainly of Italian operatic... Read More

Mattia Battistini – Bel Canto Baritone

July 30, 2018

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Mattia Battistini was considered to be one of the greatest singers of opera.  He displays on record the perfect blending of... Read More

Apollo Granforte, the Great Verdi Baritone

April 21, 2018

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I have two purposes in this posting.  I would like to introduce Apollo Granforte, who was a great Verdi baritone, with... Read More

Heinrich Schlusnus, Verdi Baritone

March 2, 2018

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Three Songs by R. Strauss Three Songs by Richard Strauss on youtube Zueignung, Traum Durch die Dammerung, and Freundliche Vision Zueignung in…

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Callas et al., Lucia Sextet, live in Berlin, 1955, von Karajan (c)

February 15, 2018

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Callas et al., Lucia di Lamermoor Sextet, live in Berlin, 1955, von Karajan (c) Those who know me well know that... Read More

Pearl Fishers Duet – Bizet: Jussi Björling and Robert Merrill

February 14, 2018

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Pearl Fishers Duet – Bizet: Jussi Björling and Robert Merrill This duet has been sung by many different people. I have…

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