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Members of previous years' Voci d'estate program appeared on WFMT's "Impromptu" program. Mezzo-soprano Catherine Crotty, tenors Robert Trumble and George Humphrey, alumni of previous programs, along with director Myron Myers, were invited to discuss the program and its unique features. Each guest, accompanied by pianist Celeste Rue, offered a song selection. Listen as they bring their interpretations to life! Click to hear the Introduction: "Vesti la giubba" from Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci (Robert Trumble, Celeste Rue): Interview segment: "Why found the program?": "Crepusculo" by Rossini (Catherine Crotty, Celeste Rue): Interview segment: "Who is the singer you're looking for?": "Un di all'azzuro spazzio" from Andrea Chénier (George Humphrey, Celeste Rue): Interview segment: "What is a typical day?": "O del mio amato ben" by Donaudy (Myron Myers, Celeste Rue): Conclusion: |
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As Sinatra himself once explained, he usually began with a sheet of lyrics without music: ³At that point, I¹m looking at a poem. I¹m trying to understand the point of view of the person behind the words. I want to understand his emotions. Then I start speaking, not singing the words, so I can experiment and get the right inflections. When I get with the orchestra, I sing the words without a microphone first, so I can adjust the way I¹ve been practicing to the arrangement. I¹m looking to fit the emotion behind the song that I¹ve come up with to the music. Then it all comes together. You sing the song.² From Frank: The Voice by James Kaplan. |
