Artist Profile: Giuseppe Taddei, A Perennial ‘Falstaff’

Born on June 26, 1916, baritone Giuseppe Taddei’s path to a successful career was rather unconventional. He studied in Rome and made his professional debut in “Lohengrin.” In 1942, he was conscripted into the army but returned to singing after World War II, appearing for two seasons in Vienna. He went to sing in London in 1947, followed by the {…}

Feb 27, 2017

CD/DVD Releases -Week of Feb. 27: Discover Two Remastered Classics From Great Divas

Are you interested in listening to legendary singers or discovering a new work? This week, two recordings from legendary sopranos will be available while opera fans will have the chance to discover a new work by Bellini. Check it Out! Leontyne Price’s Tosca Price was one of the supreme dramatic sopranos of her time. She conveyed every character with her {…}