DAME NELLIE MELBA,SOPRANO, MAY 19TH 1861
The famous Nellie Melba, who was born in 1861, was a woman on a mission. After a modest start to her career as a lyric coloratura soprano in her home town of Melbourne Australia, she packed herself off in 1886 to pursue her career in London. She made…
BAMBINI TIP NUMBER TWO
TIP TWO Stand in a space where you feel free and not cramped, this can be anywhere inside your house or outside. If you can’t stand sit comfortably in a chair. Now the fun starts try and put your thoughts down into the soles of your feet. You can do it!Wiggle your toes to help […]
GIULIETTA SIMIONATO, MEZZO-SOPRANO, MAY 12TH 1910
Born in Forli, the city once ruled by the so-called Tigress of Forli, Caterina Sforza, Giulietta Simionato’s singing talent was recognised…
GIULIETTA SIMIONATO, MEZZO-SOPRANO, MAY 12TH 1910
Born in Forli, the city once ruled by the so-called Tigress of Forli, Caterina Sforza, Giulietta Simionato’s singing talent was recognised…
Dame Eva Turner, March 10, 1892
Remembering today the legendary British dramatic soprano, described by Arturo Toscanini as “a beautiful voice, beautiful pronunciation and beautiful appearance.” (1) Dame Eva Turner sang the dramatic Italian soprano repertoire as well as the Wagnerian heroines to great acclaim. Today she is most closely identified…
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa March 6, 1944
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Today we celebrate Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: the beautiful, full, warm voiced lyric soprano associated and celebrated for her opera roles ranging from Purcell, Handel, Mozart, Puccini to Richard Strauss and Leonard Bernstein.
Dame Kiri is an acclaimed recording artist and recitalist covering…
Episode Number Three of The Voice Detective Show with Ken Laing AM Music Manager, Event Producer, Artistic Director and Musical Coordinator
Over his distinguished career, there is virtually no international touring artist whose Australian tour Ken hasn’t organised and coordinated.
Episode Number Two of The Voice Detective Show with Mimmo Matania, Accordionist, Musicologist and Co-Founder of Napulitanata
Mimmo Matania is the co-founder of Napulitanata, a group of musicians dedicated to researching and performing traditional Neapolitan music and songs.
Episode Number One of The Voice Detective Show with Liane Keegan, Dramatic Contralto
Born in Australia, Liane’s voice and aptitude to sing was recognised at an early age receiving scholarships from the Opera Foundation Australia and….
Episode Number Three of The Voice Detective Show with Ken Laing AM Music Manager, Event Producer, Artistic Director and Musical Coordinator
Over his distinguished career, there is virtually no international touring artist whose Australian tour Ken hasn’t organised and coordinated.
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