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A festive feast of Wagner and Verdi

To round off the Wagner and Verdi bicentenary year, I’ve gathered a varied selection of music by these two operatic greats, in various guises. Dajos Béla recorded extensively in many genres. The following abridged version of the Tannhäuser Overture is one of his more straightforwardly classical recordings, though the scoring is adapted for his band […]

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by on December 27, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by Damians78s on December 27, 2013

https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2013/12/27/a-festive-feast-of-wagner-and-verdi/

Brahms Intermezzi played by PM Ireland; Vocal gems from Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl; Lulworth Cove – Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra – Charles Williams

While a big project slowly progresses, I’ll be posting occasional smaller updates. This latest includes three very different records, embracing opera, orchestra and piano. Balfe – The Bohemian Girl – Vocal Gems: Light Opera Company: Sopranos: Della Baker, Helen Clark, Erva Giles, Emily Stokes Hagar, Olive Kline, Lucy Isabelle Marsh, Gladys Rice Contraltos: Edna Indermauer, […]

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by on January 17, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Damians78s on January 17, 2011

https://music.damians78s.co.uk/2011/01/17/brahms-intermezzi-played-by-pm-ireland-vocal-gems-from-balfes-the-bohemian-girl-lulworth-cove-queens-hall-light-orchestra-charles-williams/