Shirley Verrett, amazing mezzo-soprano (who defied wisdom and laid siege to the likes of Tosca, Norma and Desdemona), the Azucena and Orpheus for the ages, passed away yesterday.
What a woman. What a lady. What an artist.
Bel canto snarl for bel canto snarl
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Rising stars *Chelsea Lehnea* and *Riccardo José Rivera* are the
protagonists of this week's Grand Tier Grab Bag.
14 hours ago
