https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/08/grace-bumbry-obituary
https://operawire.com/obituary-legendary-trailblazing-mezzo-soprano-grace-bumbry-dies-at-86/
...or has this been mentioned somewhere else on the Forum?
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 08, 2023, 05:55:32 AMSorry to hear that. I've really enjoyed her recordings over the years--particularly her Eboli in Don Carlo. This is a lovely set:
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yX0oHJo8L._SX425_.jpg)
PD
In general opera news, but she probably deserves a thread to herself.
More historical and (somehow sentimental) musings. I heard her only once live, possibly in Amsterdam.
Quote from: pjme on May 09, 2023, 03:31:56 AM
More historical and (somehow sentimental) musings. I heard her only once live, possibly in Amsterdam.
Lucky you!
PD
Favorite recordings of hers (anyone)?
PD
Oh this is very sad, hadn't heard. Will have to think about recordings, there must be many.
-Bruce
Sad news. May God rest her in peace.