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La Cieca hears that Marcello Giordani has withdrawn from his scheduled June and July performances as Cavaradossi at the Arena di Verona this summer. The June 21-July 19 performances will be shared between Marcelo Alvarez and Carlo Ventre. Giordani’s next stage performances will be his role debut as Alvaro in La forza del destino in Vienna beginning September 6.
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It sounds as if most of the Parterre Box Brit contingent were at Don Carlos last Saturday. We should have reserved the Crush bar and toasted our doyenne in Moet Chandon.
Enjoy DV and I look forward to your report on the liitle black dress.
Forget talking about Giordanis’ much needed vocal rest, I want a full updat on Sonna and Hig C’s DATE at intermission! This Blog has turned into an operatic match.com!!!
Sir Morosus – the champagne served at the Crush Bar is not worthy of La C. It’s the equivalent of a thin, brittle soprano with no finesse or finish.
Yes High B flat (#68) I am sure that leathery husk was caused by a back problem. HAHAHA He has some of the worst vocal production out there. The middle is a disaster and the top sometimes works. He seemingly gets through performances on adrenaline and …… He has obviously overworked himself vocally and sings repertory that is ridiculous for that light of an instrument.
Hi La Sonn and HC,
If my arths aren’t too itis filled, I’ll find you.
Dear Gianni,
One can take it as one sees it. Marcello Giordani does not have a light instrument. Certainly he is has some of the largest high notes that there are. That said, I agree with you regarding his production, and his lower middle. I think that he probably has a back problem, because he has had that vocal production his whole career, and I haven’t seen any decline in it. Or maybe his is in some sort of crisis, either way, I like him, he is a great guy and a great stage animal.