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A Butterfly with Longevity

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

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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Spare me the Bambinos singing “O mio babbino caro”!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

… 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 →

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