“The greatest dream” “The greatest dream”

On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her historic Metropolitan Opera debut.

Bold intruders, leave this house this very instant! Bold intruders, leave this house this very instant!

On this day in 1951, the Metropolitan Opera presented a new production of Così fan tutte directed by Alfred Lunt.

I want them to see my soul I want them to see my soul

On this day in 1955 contralto Marian Anderson made her historic Metropolitan Opera debut.

Dames and divas Dames and divas

The Eloquence label of Australia, the down under-arm of Decca and now by extension Deutsche Grammophon, seems to specialize in the re-release of “Auld Lang Syne” treats.