There isn't much on the board about one of my favorite mezzos. (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/08/shirley-verrett-obituary) So I thought I'd devote a thread just to her artistry, particularly after finding this VHS transfer on the Tube -
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzNkNTk3ZTEtYzBhMy00M2UxLWIyOWQtYjFiZDg2NzdhZjFjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzI4MDMyMTU@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg)
Quote from: ando on January 28, 2024, 09:22:25 AMThere isn't much on the board about one of my favorite mezzos. (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/08/shirley-verrett-obituary) So I thought I'd devote a thread just to her artistry, particularly after finding this VHS transfer on the Tube -
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzNkNTk3ZTEtYzBhMy00M2UxLWIyOWQtYjFiZDg2NzdhZjFjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzI4MDMyMTU@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg)
I've had that VHS for ages. Unfortunately I no longer have a player for it. She's also one of my favorite mezzos!
Quote from: springrite on January 28, 2024, 10:41:01 AMI've had that VHS for ages. Unfortunately I no longer have a player for it. She's also one of my favorite mezzos!
I hear you; I had her version of Lady Macbeth on VHS - the Chailly/Bologna production.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qXaEOf2YL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Played it so much I wore it out. Eventually bought a DVD replacement. :)
Quote from: ando on January 28, 2024, 11:17:43 AMI hear you; I had her version of Lady Macbeth on VHS - the Chailly/Bologna production.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qXaEOf2YL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Played it so much I wore it out. Eventually bought a DVD replacement. :)
I have the same one as well and a DVD replacement.
Wait a minute, we seem to be on the same wave length...