Selections from the opera and song repertory of thisvery great artist;included are scenes from:

Frau Ohne Schatten,Tristan und Isolde,Walkure,Macbeth, Lohengrin, Nozze di Figaro, and songsby Wagner and Mahler.

ARIAS AND SCENES AS SUNG BY MY THREE FAVORITETENORS IN THE ERA IN WHICH I CAME TO LOVE OPERA

MARIO DEL MONACO

        FRANCO CORELLI

                  RICHARD TUCKER

  (Photo: Mario del Monaco as Otello)

 A selection of 18 truly marvelous artists who performed at La Scala between 1880 and 1940:

         De Lucia,Sobinov,Bonci,Vinas,         De Angelis,Pasero,Spani, Masini,         Anselmi,Boninsegna,           Escalais,Zamboni,De Muro,         Dalla Rizza,De Hidalgo,         Pampanini,Cobelli,                Sammarco                    

Download this episode from the April Podcast Archive.

I think you will really have a great time with these 16 famous Violettas,especially the last one in the bunch. Remember, I am not posting the names here in case you wish to test yourself or some others.(Photo: Diana Soviero)

  Many exciting renditions of material from the great work. I hope you enjoy the selections I have included.

               Melchior               Voelker               Flagstad               Tebaldi

Listen to this glorious aria as sung by ten famous tenors:

         (I am not naming them here so that you might use the podcast as a quiz for yourself or others)

This is a collection of totally delusional divas and divos and a series of live outbursts by both artists and audience members! Perfect for opera gatherings, but be warned that you might need a generous supply of tranquilizers and anti-acids.

Ten famous tenors sing this great aria from La Boheme. They include:

Giuseppe AnselmiCarlo BergonziAntonio CortisGiuseppe Di StefanoJohn McCormackMiguel FletaAlfred PiccaverAureliano PertileJussi BjoerlingBeniamino Gigli

BONUS:  "Music Minus One" accompaniment to the aria -- so you can sing it ... (I hope!!!!)

These selections should afford you some idea of the incredible thrills that Franco Corelli produced for audiences wherever he performed. In memory of this great tenor,I offer this birthday tribute.  (Photo:Calaf)