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In this blog section I'll be posting articles about specific aspects of vocal technique; great singers, highlighting upcoming events/concerts of interest; and writing about a myriad of issues connected to classical singing.

Baritono CARLO TAGLIABUE - (A.Rotoli) "La gondola nera" (1933)

John Bispham

Jan 71 min read

Baritono CARLO TAGLIABUE - (A.Rotoli) "La gondola nera" (1933)

A free singing lesson from a mere 92 years ago - https://youtu.be/yxAhRpSgWIY?feature=shared

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John Bispham

Sep 6, 20241 min read

Tristes apprêts - Castor et Pollux

https://youtu.be/8KJkZicySag?feature=shared Acte I, Scène 3: "Tristes apprêts, pâles flambeaux" (Télaïre) Agnès Mellon - Soprano Les Arts...

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Samuel Barber (1910 - 81): Composer, Pianist, and Baritone!

John Bispham

May 12, 20241 min read

Samuel Barber (1910 - 81): Composer, Pianist, and Baritone!

One of adult students, currently preparing for an ARSM diploma, recently introduced me to Samuel Barber's op.3 'Dover Beach' for Baritone...

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John Bispham

Oct 12, 20221 min read

David Bispham (1857-1921)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngAkI-t2OVQ American baritone David Bispham (pianist unknown) recorded in 1906(!). A voice from a...

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John Bispham

Oct 11, 20221 min read

Sleep - Ivor Gurney

"Sleep" by Ivor Gurney, sung by Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano) - YouTube A great performance by Sarah Connolly (Mezzo-soprano) and Eugene...

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John Bispham

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Teresa Berganza (1933-2022)

Teresa Berganza "Les Berceaux" Fauré - YouTube - A wonderful balance of light and dark in her sound ("chiaroscuro") :-).

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John Bispham

Sep 12, 20220 min read

Singing Health Benefits

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John Bispham

Aug 28, 20221 min read

Singing Lessons

To get the blog started here is a flyer for singing lessons at www.classicalsinging.co.uk ;-)

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