Cordiali Saluti
2006-08-30 11:16:30 UTC
Every year it is always my pleasure to celebrate with you the
birthday (August 30, 1922) of dear Regina Resnik, one of the greatest
artists in opera history; those of you who have read me for several
years will recall that I have always considered Regina, whom I have
known for 45 years, as a totally UNIQUE artist,in that I cannot think
of ANY other opera star who has been a singer (two vocal
categories:soprano and mezzo), producer, director, filmmaker, coach,
teacher, musical comedy star,.....(I forgot...great COOK!)
If anyone reads the many books written,for example, in
Germany, she is placed in the "Nilsson-Moedl-Varnay" category, and her
reputation world-wide is legendary in opera circles. When I prepared
her 50th Anniversary album (for Premiere Opera), I stated in my notes
that her name was surely most appropriate, as a true "Regina" in the
opera world. Fifteen years later, she still reigns!!!
With greatest
affection,
Charlie
birthday (August 30, 1922) of dear Regina Resnik, one of the greatest
artists in opera history; those of you who have read me for several
years will recall that I have always considered Regina, whom I have
known for 45 years, as a totally UNIQUE artist,in that I cannot think
of ANY other opera star who has been a singer (two vocal
categories:soprano and mezzo), producer, director, filmmaker, coach,
teacher, musical comedy star,.....(I forgot...great COOK!)
If anyone reads the many books written,for example, in
Germany, she is placed in the "Nilsson-Moedl-Varnay" category, and her
reputation world-wide is legendary in opera circles. When I prepared
her 50th Anniversary album (for Premiere Opera), I stated in my notes
that her name was surely most appropriate, as a true "Regina" in the
opera world. Fifteen years later, she still reigns!!!
With greatest
affection,
Charlie