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A Butterfly with Longevity
I’ve written a few translations for operas, and one of the lyrics I am most proud of is in Alfred’s drinking song, from Johann Strauss, Jr.’s Die Fledermaus. Love is like a butterfly, Lasts at most but half a year. … Continue reading
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Tagged Madama Butterfly, Patricia Racette, puccini, seattle opera
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Spare me the Bambinos singing “O mio babbino caro”!
… arias in the mouths of babes usually end up sounding like caterwauling. Chances are, you will simply end up showing us what you CAN’T do. Continue reading