Thank You Mr Huddleston and Mr Kelley,Band Directors of Greenville High School in Greenville Mississippi….You instilled an appreciation of great music in this now 59 year old…..
Incorrect (notwithstanding that it has been sung by some great mezzos like Von Stade). The part was written for soprano, not mezzo, and was originally performed at its premiere by Isabella Colbran, who by all accounts was a soprano, not a mezzo.
I was there, 2nd raw in Loggione, seated on the seat back to see the stage, with recording device in hand, like so many people. We were so excited about the cast. After the performance, HUGE crowd to see the artists
Bernstein was a performer, but a performer with an enviable IQ. He spoke many languages, could write music in many genres, play an exquisite piano and teach. The world has known few such capable people.
