Sir Walter Scott was ailing when he wrote The Bride of Lammermoor and referred to it as dismal. Fortunately, Scott worked very quickly and the novel was sent to the publisher before he could scrap it and we can still enjoy the work in print and on stage. One of my favorite scenes in all of opera is the Sextet from Donizetti's opera, but here are two links to share a few moments of the many hours of sheer joy provided by the talent of a great singer who is no longer with us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xToxhv_Y9nc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X1cGPpiBGU
Monday, October 11, 2010
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