M. Resnik is the only opera singer on record who sang soprano, mezzo soprano, and contralto during the course of her career. Nothing stops this woman. She was very wise, many sopranos become stronger in their lower registers as they age but they dont train that part of their voice, so as their higher register weakens, they have nothing to fall back on. Regina was smart and continued to train as her voice changed. She went from a beautiful soprano to a brilliant baritone!
Almost 50 years ago at University my music major dorm mate introduced me not only to Brahms, Mozart, Wagner and Satie but also to Gershwin, Bernstein and to Stephen Sondheim. "A Little Night Music" was imprinted in my brain forever. Thank you for sharing this broadcast of a classic performance.
Thanks for posting this. I saw a Goodman Theatre production that ended with Fredrika pirouetting across the stage to play the final note of the score on a piano. It was amazing.
I have Company, Sunday in the Park With George, Into the Woods, enough Sweeney Todds to make a barbershop quartet on DVD and BD yet this play eludes me so I do appreciate the work.
Stephen Sondheim passed away the other day and I felt I ought to familiarize myself with another of his works. Though I never knew much about him, for some reason I long felt like we shared some kind of spiritual kinship. Between Hugh Wheeler's book and Sondheim's music, this was definitely a nice piece to take in.
I was there. First row center just behind conductor Gemignani! I will NEVER forget this production.
Very jealous…such an incredible production
I was there as well. Once it closed, I worked with Danielle Ferland at the Gap, until she got a better gig! The NYC life!
M. Resnik is the only opera singer on record who sang soprano, mezzo soprano, and contralto during the course of her career. Nothing stops this woman. She was very wise, many sopranos become stronger in their lower registers as they age but they dont train that part of their voice, so as their higher register weakens, they have nothing to fall back on. Regina was smart and continued to train as her voice changed. She went from a beautiful soprano to a brilliant baritone!
I saw her in this and also as Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret. Talked with her after Cabaret for a bit. Lovely and gracious
Almost 50 years ago at University my music major dorm mate introduced me not only to Brahms, Mozart, Wagner and Satie but also to Gershwin, Bernstein and to Stephen Sondheim.
"A Little Night Music" was imprinted in my brain forever. Thank you for sharing this broadcast of a classic performance.
“Poor old Fredrik. And it serves him right too.”
“….I’m not sure I appreciate that remark dear.”
😂😂😂😂 Wow the woman playing the countess is a QUEEN.
Thanks for posting this. I saw a Goodman Theatre production that ended with Fredrika pirouetting across the stage to play the final note of the score on a piano. It was amazing.
So jealous! I love the Goodman and would to see how they do a show like this…
Thank you very much!! this is amazing
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Thank you 🙏 for you conscientious care in preserving this treasure!
Thank you so much for posting- a breathtaking production!❤️
Just a Perfect production 👌!!!
Thank you. I loved this production.
As good as it gets in musical theatre. Delicious.
I have Company, Sunday in the Park With George, Into the Woods, enough Sweeney Todds to make a barbershop quartet on DVD and BD yet this play eludes me so I do appreciate the work.
So, thank you for that.
Stephen Sondheim passed away the other day and I felt I ought to familiarize myself with another of his works. Though I never knew much about him, for some reason I long felt like we shared some kind of spiritual kinship. Between Hugh Wheeler's book and Sondheim's music, this was definitely a nice piece to take in.
Is that Sally Ann Howles she of Chitty fame ?! Looks like her !
Yes
Sally Ann is ‘ truly scrumptious, scrumptious as a breeze across the bay ‘ ❣️.
Ah, Bravissimo!!! 🎶 🌝 🎭 🌝 🎶 🌝
Did Petra's voice crack on 49:05?
So, the grandmother just dies... ?
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