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  • armerjacquino: Actually, that’s not true about Vickers- I have the Solti AIDA somewhere. 10:14 AM
  • armerjacquino: I don’t have any Crespin (just an accident) or any Vickers (who I consciously avoid). 10:13 AM
  • Clita del Toro: Dumb, off-topic topic: Singers whose recordings you have never, ever bought. Mine are: Domingo,... 9:07 AM
  • Cocky Kurwenal: They did it in Seattle after Vancouver and before the recording, so it looks like they’ve... 8:50 AM
  • Cocky Kurwenal: Quite surprised the Vicar hasn’t chimed in with your enthusiasm for Carolyn Sampson. Come... 8:42 AM
  • phoenix: On this inaugural festive weekend: very best wishes to Bobensane (and all parterrianensane comrades) for... 8:18 AM
  • rysanekfreak: In addition to our regular features at Parterre (Guess the Regie and Intermission and Criticize the... 7:43 AM
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Coup de Grace

grace_honorA tribute to Kennedy Center honoree Grace Bumbry from fellow laureate Aretha FranklinRead more »

Motionless on my throne

motionlessThrill to double-barreled diva excitement as that most regal of Kennedy Center honorees Grace Bumbry converses with always awesome Anne Midgette! [Washington Post]

St. Louis Woman

“I had a reputation that I was not easy to work with… But that was because they knew I was very professional, very correct and always, always successful.”

Only one diva could say that and not only get away with it, but make us adore her all the more. [St. Louis Beacon]

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Grace on Grace

La Cieca continues her salute to Kennedy Honoree Grace Bumbry with this 1973 documentary. 

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Shirley, no jest!

Amazing Grace Bumbry has been named as a recipient of the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors. [Clef Notes]

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