Sadly, I have to agree with David and DublinJimbo regarding Voigt - a sad spectacle, considering how well she could once sing the role. My review:
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An internet station in Germany - MD - has just finished streaming the James Morris / Deborah Voigt / Met Dutchman and have to say she sounds in splendid form.Comment
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Presumably the recording made in 1997, in which case, should that not be "she sounded in splendid form"?Originally posted by DracoM View Post
In her heyday, Deborah Voigt was a very good dramatic soprano. Indeed, she was by most accounts an estimable Cassandre when this production of Les Troyens was premiered in 2003. Unfortunately, the years (and possibly her weight loss surgery) have taken their toll and she is no longer the singer she once was."I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes, and probably lead to acts of violence in Grosvenor Square."
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I did indeed: well, courtety of R3`s relay and a dvd at least - sadly I couldn`t afford to hear Ms Antonacci in the flesh.Originally posted by Il Grande Inquisitor View PostComment
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