Singer of the Day: Fritz Wunderlich, 1930-1966

Only two days left and I'm struggling with whom to include, but any list would be incomplete without Wunderlich. His impeccable singing and artistry, which covered opera, Lieder and standard orchestral fare was sadly cut short due to an accident at the home of a friend where he fell down a staircase.


Mozart, Die Zauberflöte, Tamino's Aria Dies Bildnis is bezaubernte schön

Singer of the Day: Aksel Schiøtz, 1906-1975

I wonder how many singers and pianists are familiar with Aksel Schiotz. He is well known to connoisseurs of Lieder, though I became familiar with him by chance only seven years ago. In other words, I got through my entire musical training and much of my career without once having heard of Aksel Schiøtz. A real shame because this is a superb singer who sings with such ease, style, clarity and depth of emotion. Really top drawer. We are lucky that his legacy will live on through the recordings.


Schubert Lieder- Die schöne Müllerin 1. Der Neugierige 2. Ungeduld 3. Eifersucht und Stolz 4.Die böse Farbe


Mozart, Cosi fan tutte, Un aura amorosa

Singer of the Day: Carla Gavazzi, 1913-2008

Perhaps eclipsed by the fame and stardom of other post-war sopranos such as Tebaldi, Callas, Schwartzkopf,Sutherland and others, Carla Gavazzi was a real talent and had a very unique instrument. Her voice exudes a raw, earthy quality that is quite compelling.


Adriana Lecouvreur, Francesco Cilea Io sono l'umile ancella


Cavalleri Rusticana, Mascagni- Voi lo sapete

Singer of the Day: Teresa Berganza and Hermann Prey

Today, we get a twofer because I skipped yesterday. Watch the lovely interaction between Prey and the brilliant Teresa Berganza. There are other examples of this superb artist at this blog if you go to the sidebar under Teresa Berganza!


Rossini, Il Barbiere de Seviglia, Dunque io son

Singer of the Day: Luisa Tetrazzini, 1871-1940

Rossini, Semiramide, Bel Raggio Lusinghier
Just superb!

Singer of the Day: Kathleen Ferrier, 1912-1953

Brahms, Vier ernste Gesänge, O Tod,wie bitter bist du


A wonderful tribute to Kathleen Ferrier