Anna Bolena--Maria Callas- Teatro alla Scala Milan, April 4, 1957

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Non v’ha sguardo a cui sia dato`

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Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition 2012

After missing the 2011 audition, we had determined not to miss this year's audition.  What a sunny day it was not today, the sun was playing hide and seek with us for the better part of the morning.  We sat around for awhile, somehow we made there with plenty time to spare-not like us

My husband and I have both been watching especially for singers from Philadelphia(AVA and CURTIS). This year there were two singers from both AVA and CURTIS, Ms. Margaret Mezzacappa-mezzo (AVA) and Mr. Kevin Ray-tenor.  Both singers were very impressive and we were especially glad to see Ms. Mezzacappa at the Met.  We remember her from her first year recital performance at AVA, already a well seasoned singer then.  Our hats off to Ms. Mezzacappa, for giving a very compelling performance!  Among the winner, were Mr. Andrey Nemzer--what a VOICE!  What control and range!  When Mr. Nemzer belted out his high note, our hearts went through a roller coaster ride, I felt the hair on my arms standing up.  Bravo and best of luck in the future!!

 Andrey Nemzer

                                                               

  Margaret Mezzacappa

                                                              

Janai Brugger

 

Anthony Clark Evans

 

Matthew Grills

                                              

Congratulations to all finalists and winners! See you all soon on stage!

Latonia Moore at the Met

Understudy Latonia moore who replaced Violeta Urmana in "Aida" is achieving her biggest success yet. 
We first saw Latonia in PA at one of the venues.  At the time she was just flawless on stage.  Afterwards my husband and I kept talking about how really very seasoned she sounded comparing to the rest of the talents.  We always talk about our observations and thoughts after  movies or a concerts.  Even though my husband doesn't sing (doesn't mean he can't sing, he's quite good when no one is around, actually..) He was surprised to have heard  a voice so mature, pure and ardent.  We thought it was just a matter of time before more people get to know her.
NOW THEY DO!  CONGRATS LATONIA GIRL! MAKE YOUR VOICE YOU STATEMENT AND ENJOY LIFE!! :)

 

Cory Weaver/Metropolitan Opera