Re: The American Baritone

On Nov 24, 7:57�am, The Handelmaniac <CharlesHandel...@xxxxxx> wrote:
The passing of dear Frank Guarrera pretty much terminates an era of
great American baritones who have passed our way, and whose memory we
will forever hold dear.
We may return to the likes of Richard Bonelli,Lawrence Tibbett,John
Charles Thomas, Robert Weede, Leonard Warren, Robert Merrill, George
London (Canadian,but he cannot be left out of such a list), .John
Reardon, Chester Ludgin, Lawrence Winters, and Ted Uppman.
� � � � � � � � � � � Those of you who were as fortunate as I to have
seen some of them will surely recall their contribution with great
affection, and there are loads of recordings that will be of
assistance in understanding what they meant to opera,especially in
this country.
� � � � � � � � � � �So many wonderful artists of all voice categories
and of many nations pass our way, and we must treasure what miracles
they performed on stage for so many years,and be grateful that they
chose opera as their life's endeavor.
� � � � � � � � � � � �Last evening I took a look at the la Scala 1948
poster given to me by Signor �"Francesco" Guarrera, as was then called
(Lord forbid they should think he was born in Philly) �as he appeared
in L'Amore de Tre Re and The Pearl Fishers. and I realized Frank had a
pretty good run, as did so many others noted above.
� � � � � � � � � � � � Thanks Frank, and thanks to all you wonderful
artists who sang their hearts out for our benefit.
� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �In sadness
Charlie

That was fine, Charles, and I am sorry never to have seen or heard Mr.
Guarrrera.

Paul
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