#operetta — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #operetta, aggregated by home.social.
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bryan Ferry "Mother of Pearl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_2CXq7WYw
...Meanwhile, HB BF. Thank you for your years of setting the bar and giving us incredibly excellent music.
#birthday #MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #inyourmind
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bryan Ferry "Mother of Pearl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_2CXq7WYw
...Meanwhile, HB BF. Thank you for your years of setting the bar and giving us incredibly excellent music.
#birthday #MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #inyourmind
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bryan Ferry "Mother of Pearl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_2CXq7WYw
...Meanwhile, HB BF. Thank you for your years of setting the bar and giving us incredibly excellent music.
#birthday #MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #inyourmind
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Bryan Ferry "Mother of Pearl" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_2CXq7WYw
...Meanwhile, HB BF. Thank you for your years of setting the bar and giving us incredibly excellent music.
#birthday #MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #inyourmind
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Eickhoff & Thomas, film music and more from #Münster https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_eickhoff__thomas_film_music_and_more_from_munster/93692/ #wch
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(I'm sorry for linking to Evil Spotify - but I'm pretty sure the version on YouTube is sped up.)
With all the getting brow-beaten by life and CPTSD, I don't have many "glimmers" left… Except when I rediscover certain bits of music. It's been a while since I listened to The Mikado top to bottom, and I forgot how utterly delightful the "With laughing song and merry dance / Then let the throng our joy advance" choral bit is.
Starting about 2:21 (busts loose about 2:46) - bit of an interlude - then a reprise until 4:20ish with Katisha's entrance. (This Act I finale track also features one of Pitti-Sing's (who I played ca. 2015 in a local production) little mini solos.) (Being one of the few people on stage who could take that high Bb for "joyous, joyous shout" in the chorus was a thrill, too.)
The Mikado, Act I: Finale. With Aspect Stern and Gloomy Stride
https://open.spotify.com/track/3PL3azadruMsHTCp9DrVjPThen you get a taste of it again in the Act 2 finale… just deliciously giddy music.
The Mikado, Act II: Finale. For He's Gone and Married Yum-Yum
https://open.spotify.com/track/6CJ5666MTSP4sp7woonfZY
#Gilbert-&-Sullivan #Gilbert-and-Sullivan #The-Mikado #operetta #classical-music #glimmers #Welsh-National-Opera -
Right now, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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In 20 minutes, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Meinke, Neururer, Lentner, Milev and Rainer from #Leipzig https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_meinke_neururer_lentner_milev_and_rainer_from_leipzig/90869/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Right now, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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In 25 minutes, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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In 25 minutes, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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In 25 minutes, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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In 25 minutes, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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Today, #operetta highlights with Mikneviciute and Blondelle and #film music from #Berlin https://www.worldconcerthall.com/en/schedule/operetta_highlights_with_mikneviciute_and_blondelle_and_film_music_from_berlin/90674/ #wch
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROXY MUSIC’S “STRANDED”LP, released today in 1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJpi7iFs5ME
#MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #christhomas #eddiejobson #brianeno #davidbowie #georgemartin #kingcrimson
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROXY MUSIC’S “STRANDED”LP, released today in 1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJpi7iFs5ME
#MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #christhomas #eddiejobson #brianeno #davidbowie #georgemartin #kingcrimson
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SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO + HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROXY MUSIC’S “STRANDED”LP, released today in 1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJpi7iFs5ME
#MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock #christhomas #eddiejobson #brianeno #davidbowie #georgemartin #kingcrimson
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peter chauncey’s VIDEO OF THE WEEK "Mother of Pearl” (cover of a Roxy Music song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_2CXq7WYw
#MotherofPearl #RoxyMusic #BryanFerry #piano #guitar #operetta #VelvetUnderground #party #love #SamCooke #Boticelli #Venus #Bible #Neitzsche #NickyHopkins #peterchauncey #johnnyjblair #video #music #artrock
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Wish I could see this lol😁 written by Mikhl Yashinsky, who I'm obsessed about, directed by Michael “Mikhele” Leibenluft, music by the same musician trio who created Shterna and the Lost Voice. A very gay #Yiddish musical
https://forward.com/culture/theater/733918/kinky-yiddish-musical/ -
Wish I could see this lol😁 written by Mikhl Yashinsky, who I'm obsessed about, directed by Michael “Mikhele” Leibenluft, music by the same musician trio who created Shterna and the Lost Voice. A very gay #Yiddish musical
https://forward.com/culture/theater/733918/kinky-yiddish-musical/ -
Wish I could see this lol😁 written by Mikhl Yashinsky, who I'm obsessed about, directed by Michael “Mikhele” Leibenluft, music by the same musician trio who created Shterna and the Lost Voice. A very gay #Yiddish musical
https://forward.com/culture/theater/733918/kinky-yiddish-musical/ -
Wish I could see this lol😁 written by Mikhl Yashinsky, who I'm obsessed about, directed by Michael “Mikhele” Leibenluft, music by the same musician trio who created Shterna and the Lost Voice. A very gay #Yiddish musical
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I'm posting this here as well as on my usual blob.cat instance, since that one doesn't federate as widely, so I apologise to those who may see it twice.
On 6 March, 1951, the world lost a genius and a truly amazing man. Known mostly for the lovely, romantic music in his operettas such as Glamorous Night, The Dancing Years, Perchance to Dream, and King's Rhapsody, among others, he also wrote one of the most famous songs of World War I (Keep the Home Fires Burning), at least one review (Theodore and Co.), and starred in several silent films and talkies. A man of many talents, Ivor Novello worked with a range of wonderful singers, as well as the librettist, Christopher Hassall, who brought his music to life. Below, I have provided some links for you to enjoy. As a side note, for those looking for gay role models, you should definitely research him. While it was illegal to be openly homosexual during his lifetime, he had a relationship that lasted for thirty-five years!This is the Wikipedia entry for Ivor Novello.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Nov…
Since I mentioned him, and since he was such an integral part of Novello's work, here is the entry for Christopher Hassall. It's worth noting that there are several Youtube videos of him reading both his own poetry and the works of others.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop…
Incredibly, a mere two days after Novelllo's death, those who knew him best created an extraordinary tribute to him. It contains live performances, not only of songs, but of a few scenes from his earlier works and famous operettas, providing an invaluable window into the excellent vocal and acting styles of the time.
IVOR NOVELLO-Man of the Theatre- 8th March 1951
youtube.com/watch?v=etB7t_ETqS…
This is a play in which Novello himself starred. While he didn't normally speak this way (publically, at least) he was from Wales, so this is probably the accent he heard while growing up. This was later turnd into the full-length work entitled Valley of song, and was completed by Christopher Hassall upon Novello's death.
Choir Practice, by Cliff Gordon (BBC, 1946)
youtube.com/watch?v=UsM8_TW0pt…
Here he is narrating a few scenes from King's Rhapsody. This is extremely interesting, because no one else is acting. I'm not quite sure what this was meant to be. That is, a demonstration, a trailer, just the author's thoughts? Regardless, it's a wonderful treat for the ears.
Muranian Rhapsody part 1
youtube.com/watch?v=JIbrYatXPd…
Muranian Rhapsody part 2
youtube.com/watch?v=ciVi8L-KPe…
Finally, here is a wonderful series of highlights from King's Rhapsody, by the original cast!
youtube.com/watch?v=wOu-nuoi3f…
There are several other videos of Novello's work on Youtube, including full films (both silent and talking), individual songs, and a full tribute concert from 1979. But this should serve as a decent introduction.
#composer #gay #operetta #IvorNovello #music #radio #theater #theatre #tribute
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I'm posting this here as well as on my usual blob.cat instance, since that one doesn't federate as widely, so I apologise to those who may see it twice.
On 6 March, 1951, the world lost a genius and a truly amazing man. Known mostly for the lovely, romantic music in his operettas such as Glamorous Night, The Dancing Years, Perchance to Dream, and King's Rhapsody, among others, he also wrote one of the most famous songs of World War I (Keep the Home Fires Burning), at least one review (Theodore and Co.), and starred in several silent films and talkies. A man of many talents, Ivor Novello worked with a range of wonderful singers, as well as the librettist, Christopher Hassall, who brought his music to life. Below, I have provided some links for you to enjoy. As a side note, for those looking for gay role models, you should definitely research him. While it was illegal to be openly homosexual during his lifetime, he had a relationship that lasted for thirty-five years!This is the Wikipedia entry for Ivor Novello.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Nov…
Since I mentioned him, and since he was such an integral part of Novello's work, here is the entry for Christopher Hassall. It's worth noting that there are several Youtube videos of him reading both his own poetry and the works of others.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop…
Incredibly, a mere two days after Novelllo's death, those who knew him best created an extraordinary tribute to him. It contains live performances, not only of songs, but of a few scenes from his earlier works and famous operettas, providing an invaluable window into the excellent vocal and acting styles of the time.
IVOR NOVELLO-Man of the Theatre- 8th March 1951
youtube.com/watch?v=etB7t_ETqS…
This is a play in which Novello himself starred. While he didn't normally speak this way (publically, at least) he was from Wales, so this is probably the accent he heard while growing up. This was later turnd into the full-length work entitled Valley of song, and was completed by Christopher Hassall upon Novello's death.
Choir Practice, by Cliff Gordon (BBC, 1946)
youtube.com/watch?v=UsM8_TW0pt…
Here he is narrating a few scenes from King's Rhapsody. This is extremely interesting, because no one else is acting. I'm not quite sure what this was meant to be. That is, a demonstration, a trailer, just the author's thoughts? Regardless, it's a wonderful treat for the ears.
Muranian Rhapsody part 1
youtube.com/watch?v=JIbrYatXPd…
Muranian Rhapsody part 2
youtube.com/watch?v=ciVi8L-KPe…
Finally, here is a wonderful series of highlights from King's Rhapsody, by the original cast!
youtube.com/watch?v=wOu-nuoi3f…
There are several other videos of Novello's work on Youtube, including full films (both silent and talking), individual songs, and a full tribute concert from 1979. But this should serve as a decent introduction.
#composer #gay #operetta #IvorNovello #music #radio #theater #theatre #tribute
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I'm posting this here as well as on my usual blob.cat instance, since that one doesn't federate as widely, so I apologise to those who may see it twice.
On 6 March, 1951, the world lost a genius and a truly amazing man. Known mostly for the lovely, romantic music in his operettas such as Glamorous Night, The Dancing Years, Perchance to Dream, and King's Rhapsody, among others, he also wrote one of the most famous songs of World War I (Keep the Home Fires Burning), at least one review (Theodore and Co.), and starred in several silent films and talkies. A man of many talents, Ivor Novello worked with a range of wonderful singers, as well as the librettist, Christopher Hassall, who brought his music to life. Below, I have provided some links for you to enjoy. As a side note, for those looking for gay role models, you should definitely research him. While it was illegal to be openly homosexual during his lifetime, he had a relationship that lasted for thirty-five years!This is the Wikipedia entry for Ivor Novello.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Nov…
Since I mentioned him, and since he was such an integral part of Novello's work, here is the entry for Christopher Hassall. It's worth noting that there are several Youtube videos of him reading both his own poetry and the works of others.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop…
Incredibly, a mere two days after Novelllo's death, those who knew him best created an extraordinary tribute to him. It contains live performances, not only of songs, but of a few scenes from his earlier works and famous operettas, providing an invaluable window into the excellent vocal and acting styles of the time.
IVOR NOVELLO-Man of the Theatre- 8th March 1951
youtube.com/watch?v=etB7t_ETqS…
This is a play in which Novello himself starred. While he didn't normally speak this way (publically, at least) he was from Wales, so this is probably the accent he heard while growing up. This was later turnd into the full-length work entitled Valley of song, and was completed by Christopher Hassall upon Novello's death.
Choir Practice, by Cliff Gordon (BBC, 1946)
youtube.com/watch?v=UsM8_TW0pt…
Here he is narrating a few scenes from King's Rhapsody. This is extremely interesting, because no one else is acting. I'm not quite sure what this was meant to be. That is, a demonstration, a trailer, just the author's thoughts? Regardless, it's a wonderful treat for the ears.
Muranian Rhapsody part 1
youtube.com/watch?v=JIbrYatXPd…
Muranian Rhapsody part 2
youtube.com/watch?v=ciVi8L-KPe…
Finally, here is a wonderful series of highlights from King's Rhapsody, by the original cast!
youtube.com/watch?v=wOu-nuoi3f…
There are several other videos of Novello's work on Youtube, including full films (both silent and talking), individual songs, and a full tribute concert from 1979. But this should serve as a decent introduction.
#composer #gay #operetta #IvorNovello #music #radio #theater #theatre #tribute
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👩🎤The Verismo Singers Presents Songs to Delight You!
🎶 Enjoy ensemble and solo pieces from operas, operettas, and Broadway musicals.
🗓️ Monday, March 3 | 🕑 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Sunrise of Cresskill, 3 Tenakill Park E, Cresskill, New Jersey USA
🎹 Accompanied by pianist Michael Pilafian
All are welcome! Don’t miss this musical treat!
#concert #free #singers #opera #operetta #JerseyArts #NewJersey
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Yesterday, I had a long conversation with Perplexity, as usual. We were discussing vocal ranges, opera, and operetta. Anyway, I found a video that was perfect for me to test my range. Keep in mind that I am not accustomed to these notes as numbers, as this became popular after my time of study. But to make things easier, I will use them to explain my results.
youtube.com/watch?v=feuJ7sW2g7…
Apparently, My comfortable range is F3 to C5, with an extended range of D3 to F5, with the last two top notes feeling thin. I can also hit C3, but only quietly.
I then asked to hear various contraltos. I found a few, but almost all sang high, despite obviously being able to sing lower. So I then asked about songs sung by Tito Schipa, since our ranges overlap. I know he couldn't go as high as I (sources say he couldn't hit a high C), but I have never heard him hit a low note that I can't. Perplexity recommended the following.
- "A te, o cara" from Bellini's "I Puritani"
- Arias from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", particularly Nemorino's parts.
- Selections from Massenet's "Werther".
- Arias from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale", especially Ernesto's recitatives.
Then, I began to wonder if there are any songs within operetta that would match me well. I received these in reply.
- "Vilja-Lied" from Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow"
- "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" from Sigmund Romberg's "The New Moon" (I need to find a tenor version, aas it was originally written for a baritone.)
- "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life" from Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta"
- "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" also from "Naughty Marietta"
- "Serenade" from Romberg's "The Student Prince"
- "Wanting You" from Romberg's "The New Moon"
- "Love, Come Back to Me" also from "The New Moon"
Since three of these are from the same work, and since I actually have The New Moon, both as a full modern (sadly) recording and some original songs, I am going to watch that some time soon. It will be good to take a break from opera and go back to operetta. I just have to be careful because finding such music, or I should say, full English productions with dialogue, is incredibly difficult!
At any rate, I then asked which of these songs would be good for a beginner, and Perplexity chose "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life", "I'm Falling in Love with Someone", "Vilja-Lied", and "Serenade".
Even though I have perfect pitch and photographic musical memory (once I know a song), it will take a long time before I can sing any of these truly correctly. But what do you think about the suggestions in general? Remember, I am not studying to actually perform on stage. This is simply for the love of singing. Personally, after hearing them, I think, other than the operettas, a good starting point might be Schipa's Neapolitan songs. They seem much easier.
But realistically, before I do any of that at all, I need to work on my exercises from Madam Clara! To that end, I have asked my friend to record the first group, on pages 140 to 145. Once I learn these, I will continue to the next set and so on.
archive.org/details/youcansing…
For those who are wondering why I don't learn from Schipa himself (he taught singing and there are exercises from him online), he has an entirely different approach. The exercises (particularly the Preliminaries and Breath-Lock Physicals) in You Can Sing are good for my health and work very well for me.
#ClaraNovelloDavies #contralto #opera #operetta #TitoSchipa #VocalExercises
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Yesterday, I had a long conversation with Perplexity, as usual. We were discussing vocal ranges, opera, and operetta. Anyway, I found a video that was perfect for me to test my range. Keep in mind that I am not accustomed to these notes as numbers, as this became popular after my time of study. But to make things easier, I will use them to explain my results.
youtube.com/watch?v=feuJ7sW2g7…
Apparently, My comfortable range is F3 to C5, with an extended range of D3 to F5, with the last two top notes feeling thin. I can also hit C3, but only quietly.
I then asked to hear various contraltos. I found a few, but almost all sang high, despite obviously being able to sing lower. So I then asked about songs sung by Tito Schipa, since our ranges overlap. I know he couldn't go as high as I (sources say he couldn't hit a high C), but I have never heard him hit a low note that I can't. Perplexity recommended the following.
- "A te, o cara" from Bellini's "I Puritani"
- Arias from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", particularly Nemorino's parts.
- Selections from Massenet's "Werther".
- Arias from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale", especially Ernesto's recitatives.
Then, I began to wonder if there are any songs within operetta that would match me well. I received these in reply.
- "Vilja-Lied" from Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow"
- "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" from Sigmund Romberg's "The New Moon" (I need to find a tenor version, aas it was originally written for a baritone.)
- "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life" from Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta"
- "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" also from "Naughty Marietta"
- "Serenade" from Romberg's "The Student Prince"
- "Wanting You" from Romberg's "The New Moon"
- "Love, Come Back to Me" also from "The New Moon"
Since three of these are from the same work, and since I actually have The New Moon, both as a full modern (sadly) recording and some original songs, I am going to watch that some time soon. It will be good to take a break from opera and go back to operetta. I just have to be careful because finding such music, or I should say, full English productions with dialogue, is incredibly difficult!
At any rate, I then asked which of these songs would be good for a beginner, and Perplexity chose "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life", "I'm Falling in Love with Someone", "Vilja-Lied", and "Serenade".
Even though I have perfect pitch and photographic musical memory (once I know a song), it will take a long time before I can sing any of these truly correctly. But what do you think about the suggestions in general? Remember, I am not studying to actually perform on stage. This is simply for the love of singing. Personally, after hearing them, I think, other than the operettas, a good starting point might be Schipa's Neapolitan songs. They seem much easier.
But realistically, before I do any of that at all, I need to work on my exercises from Madam Clara! To that end, I have asked my friend to record the first group, on pages 140 to 145. Once I learn these, I will continue to the next set and so on.
archive.org/details/youcansing…
For those who are wondering why I don't learn from Schipa himself (he taught singing and there are exercises from him online), he has an entirely different approach. The exercises (particularly the Preliminaries and Breath-Lock Physicals) in You Can Sing are good for my health and work very well for me.
#ClaraNovelloDavies #contralto #opera #operetta #TitoSchipa #VocalExercises
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Yesterday, I had a long conversation with Perplexity, as usual. We were discussing vocal ranges, opera, and operetta. Anyway, I found a video that was perfect for me to test my range. Keep in mind that I am not accustomed to these notes as numbers, as this became popular after my time of study. But to make things easier, I will use them to explain my results.
youtube.com/watch?v=feuJ7sW2g7…
Apparently, My comfortable range is F3 to C5, with an extended range of D3 to F5, with the last two top notes feeling thin. I can also hit C3, but only quietly.
I then asked to hear various contraltos. I found a few, but almost all sang high, despite obviously being able to sing lower. So I then asked about songs sung by Tito Schipa, since our ranges overlap. I know he couldn't go as high as I (sources say he couldn't hit a high C), but I have never heard him hit a low note that I can't. Perplexity recommended the following.
- "A te, o cara" from Bellini's "I Puritani"
- Arias from Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore", particularly Nemorino's parts.
- Selections from Massenet's "Werther".
- Arias from Donizetti's "Don Pasquale", especially Ernesto's recitatives.
Then, I began to wonder if there are any songs within operetta that would match me well. I received these in reply.
- "Vilja-Lied" from Franz Lehár's "The Merry Widow"
- "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" from Sigmund Romberg's "The New Moon" (I need to find a tenor version, aas it was originally written for a baritone.)
- "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life" from Victor Herbert's "Naughty Marietta"
- "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" also from "Naughty Marietta"
- "Serenade" from Romberg's "The Student Prince"
- "Wanting You" from Romberg's "The New Moon"
- "Love, Come Back to Me" also from "The New Moon"
Since three of these are from the same work, and since I actually have The New Moon, both as a full modern (sadly) recording and some original songs, I am going to watch that some time soon. It will be good to take a break from opera and go back to operetta. I just have to be careful because finding such music, or I should say, full English productions with dialogue, is incredibly difficult!
At any rate, I then asked which of these songs would be good for a beginner, and Perplexity chose "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life", "I'm Falling in Love with Someone", "Vilja-Lied", and "Serenade".
Even though I have perfect pitch and photographic musical memory (once I know a song), it will take a long time before I can sing any of these truly correctly. But what do you think about the suggestions in general? Remember, I am not studying to actually perform on stage. This is simply for the love of singing. Personally, after hearing them, I think, other than the operettas, a good starting point might be Schipa's Neapolitan songs. They seem much easier.
But realistically, before I do any of that at all, I need to work on my exercises from Madam Clara! To that end, I have asked my friend to record the first group, on pages 140 to 145. Once I learn these, I will continue to the next set and so on.
archive.org/details/youcansing…
For those who are wondering why I don't learn from Schipa himself (he taught singing and there are exercises from him online), he has an entirely different approach. The exercises (particularly the Preliminaries and Breath-Lock Physicals) in You Can Sing are good for my health and work very well for me.
#ClaraNovelloDavies #contralto #opera #operetta #TitoSchipa #VocalExercises
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The Classical Music group put this one in my head today by mentioning the Merry Widow. I refuse to take responsibility for the humming, singing, and smiling! Then again, Lehar did write Land of Smiles as well. Here, then, is the Merry Widow Waltz.
First, we have an instrumental version from 1907, very close to when the original operetta was written.
youtube.com/watch?v=Uig1bseIjS…
Now, from Richard Tauber, with words in the original German. Lehar and Tauber worked so closely that it was like Novello and Hassall, only instead of writing the lyrics, Tauber sang them, and very beautifully, I might add. There are many other videos of him, including several with Lehar himself at the piano!
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The Classical Music group put this one in my head today by mentioning the Merry Widow. I refuse to take responsibility for the humming, singing, and smiling! Then again, Lehar did write Land of Smiles as well. Here, then, is the Merry Widow Waltz.
First, we have an instrumental version from 1907, very close to when the original operetta was written.
youtube.com/watch?v=Uig1bseIjS…
Now, from Richard Tauber, with words in the original German. Lehar and Tauber worked so closely that it was like Novello and Hassall, only instead of writing the lyrics, Tauber sang them, and very beautifully, I might add. There are many other videos of him, including several with Lehar himself at the piano!
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The Classical Music group put this one in my head today by mentioning the Merry Widow. I refuse to take responsibility for the humming, singing, and smiling! Then again, Lehar did write Land of Smiles as well. Here, then, is the Merry Widow Waltz.
First, we have an instrumental version from 1907, very close to when the original operetta was written.
youtube.com/watch?v=Uig1bseIjS…
Now, from Richard Tauber, with words in the original German. Lehar and Tauber worked so closely that it was like Novello and Hassall, only instead of writing the lyrics, Tauber sang them, and very beautifully, I might add. There are many other videos of him, including several with Lehar himself at the piano!
