Ok, time to 'fess up. Having just given Andrew McGregor a hard time for his (over) enthusiastic Twittering about tweeting, I should redress the balance by drawing attention to last weekend's fascinating interview with Ms Bartoli, who is surely the scholar (mezzo) soprano de nos jours. How refreshing to hear someone of such worldwide fame speak so persuasively and intelligently, without any of the usual prima donna airs and graces; investigating and unearthing long forgotten repertoire for our delectation. Despite the unappealing image of a pair of scissors to remind one of the castrati's unique physical attributes (or lack thereof) I will definitely be investigating the Steffani recording.
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She's on my black list for having stood me up twice - once with a couple of days' notice, another with none (after a journey to London and overnight accommodation booked- no refund for that or the train). She's an engaging talker, but I've gone off her rather breathy delivery..... -
She's never stood me up but I do agree about the breathy delivery. The Steffani recording contains quite a lot of unpleasant squawking, and I'm afraid that my copy is heading for the Charity Shop.Originally posted by Richard Tarleton View PostComment
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Oh, which one is that?Originally posted by reinerfan View Post
I think she is an amazing singer but maybe her voice is not always suited for these (or some of) early Baroque songs. A bit like playing Dowland on the trumpet?
But I think she is in her element in this:
Posted by aka Calum Da Jazbo on the Early Music Show Boasrd.Last edited by doversoul1; 06-12-12, 08:58.Comment
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