My favorite operatic star is Sherrill Milnes. I have seen him in a number of Puccini works, and he just wails in every one. He is better known for his work in Verdi operas, however.
Got to do a "meet and greet" with him at the Florentine Opera when we lived in Milwaukee, since we were patrons. Nice guy - I didn't know it until then that he was from Illinois! He is supposed to be a consultant for the opera here in Tampa, but I haven't seen him around for any of their performances. Probably just a gig to get him on the bill... Dan ________________________________ From: Benz Hogs <benz-n-h...@gulseth.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD AAAHHHHHHHHHH, Puccini. Among opera singers, it is common to feel that no other composer new the voice as well as Puccini. His lyricism and placement of the right vowel in a certain part of your range. Mainly, no composer is as easy to sing, sounds challenging, AND writes memorable melody to the listener as Puccini. Puccini just sings.... Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
