Originally posted by french frank
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A centenary tribute to one of last century's greatest baritones should have featured him as the solo artist. As I recall, the sound was too good for a mid-50s recording. No details of orchestra or conductor were given and all I can say is that the voice did not sound like Pavarotti or Di Stefano. On the assumption that a R3 presenter is not musically illiterate I would have expected Victoria Meakin to query this item with her producer. I have seriously considered a formal complaint about this item but I suspect that the BBC would brush this under the carpet and supply a stock answer plucked from a computer by someone who could not tell Tito Gobbi from Elvis Presley! -
Yes, your point was entirely appreciated - I just didn't happen to hear it.Originally posted by CallMePaul View Post
Victoria Meakin is a weekend bussed-in presenter from other parts of BBC radio (actually, I suppose, a freelance who takes what she's offered). She it was who pronounced Boulez as Boolay - so take it from there.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.Comment
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Stop fretting all we have Skellers tomorrow. ....Comment
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... ah, that old problem - a gun with just one bullet.
Victoria Meakin or Tom McKinney?
(... other presenters are, of course, available.)Comment
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Well a very interesting situation.... I think I know what I would do....Originally posted by vinteuil View PostComment
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"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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I totally agree. I am not working this week and was so pleasantly surprised to turn on R3 and hear Skellars and not the twittering of one of the other normal morning hosts.Originally posted by Old Grumpy View PostIndeed - and long may he reign!
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Sure it wasn't Patti Labelle - surely would be more in keeping to lay de marmalade on de toast at breakfast!Originally posted by Caliban View PostOh yes... separated at birth!
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In addition she pronounced his name as Gobi (to rhyme with Toby) at the start of Saturday's programme.Originally posted by CallMePaul View Post
On Sunday, before she played Gobbi's Largo al Factotum, she said that she had "accidentally" played the wrong track the previous day, no attempt at an apology. In a way this was worse than the original mistake.Comment
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I'm watching you, anton...Originally posted by antongould View Post
Having a lie-in?
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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This is becoming a bit scary Rumpole - waiting for your Music Box selection to be played by the Great Man are you?Originally posted by Caliban View PostI'm watching you, anton...
Having a lie-in?
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One presumes this is one of your, very rare, early starts to discuss Joint Enterprise with Perry Mason ......Originally posted by Caliban View PostI'm watching you, anton...
Having a lie-in?
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