Aga Mikolaj (born Agnieszka Beata Mikolajczyk) sang Strauss and Mozart with a gorgeous, shimmering tone.
On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her historic Metropolitan Opera debut.
On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her historic Metropolitan Opera debut.
While isolated opera-lovers intently navigate the deluge of streaming videos being made available, I’ve been listening rather than viewing.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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