Graeme Kay- Life in Words & Music
SKU: 636943814826
Tracklist:
- 'I Was Born With A Voice And Very Little Else...'
- Family Background
- Gigli's Stage Debut And Poverty-Stricken Start
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
- Service In The Household Of Countess Spannocchi
- Donizetti: 'Spirto Gentil' From La Favoria
- Colonel Delfino, And Giovanno Zerri's Legal Agreement
- Cannio: O Surdato 'Nnammurato
- A Hospital Visit And Scholarship
- Mascabni: 'Ah! Ritrovarla Nella Sua Capanna' From Lodoletta
- Gigli Graduates And Makes His Debut; He Goes For The High B Flat
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Marriage, Rome And A Tuor To Spain
- Mascagni: 'Apri La Tua Finestra! From Iris
- A Letter From Fred Gaisberg Of HMV
- Mascagni: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rustican
- Gigli Conquers South America, And Recieves An Offer From The Met
- Metropolitan Opera Debut In Mefistofele
- BoitoL 'Giunto Sul Passo Estremo' From Mefistofele
- The Critics' Verdict, And More Performances
- Donizetti: 'Tombe Degl'avi Miei' From Lacuia Di Lammermoor
- Gigli's Fate Becomes Entwined With Caruso's
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurri Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- Who Will Be Caruso's Sucessor
- Verdi: 'De'miei Bollenti Spiriti' From La Travita
- Life Forms A Regular Pattern, And Gigli Learns To Sing In Foreig
- Lalo: 'Vainement, Ma Bien Aimee' From Le Roi d'Ys
- Manon At The Met
- Massenet: 'O Dolce Incanto' From Manon
- Catalani's Loreley
- Catalani: 'Nel Verde Maggio' From Loreley
- Summer In Italy, Then Back To New York And Some Physical Trainin
- Gounod: 'Ah! Ne Furis Pas Encore!' From Romeo Et Juliette
- Honorary Captain Of The NYPD
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
- Flourishing Finances And Professional Rivalries
- Crushin Remarks; The Attraction Of Radio
- Sullivan: The Lost Chord
- A New Decade, And The Honour Of Playing Nemorino At The Met
- Donizetti: 'Quanto E Bella' From L'elisir D'amore
- Debuts In Paris And London, And London's Critical Reception
- Flotow: 'M'Appari' (Ach! So Fromm) From Marta (Martha)
- Crisis: The Death Of Gigli's Mother, And Tension At The Met
- Departure From The Met
- America's Loss Is Europe's Gain
- Speech: Gigli In An Interview At The Savoy Hotel, London
- Cherished London Reviews
- Leoncavallo: 'No. Pagliaccio Non Son!' From Pagliacci
- Recording Reflects The Drama
- Leoncavallo: 'Suvvia, Cosi Terrible' From Pagliacci
- Touring, Gigli's Working Relationships, And A New Turn Of Events
- De Curtis: Non Ti Scordar Di Me
- Film Popularity, Hitler And Goebbels, And The Caracalla Traditio
- Puccini: 'Che Gelida Manina' From La Boheme
- Voice Expert John Steane's Recommendation
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
- A New Recording Of Tosca
- Puccini: 'Recondita Armonia' From Tosca
- Patience And Hard Work Produce A Perfect Set Of Master Recording
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- The Recording Of Madama Butterfly
- Puccini: Closing Moments Of Act I, Madama Butterfly
- War Keeps Gigli In Italy
- Introductory Speech To Cavalleria Rusticana By Mascagni
- Translation Of The Speech
- Mascani: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
- More Role Debuts, Gigli's Wartime Films, And Andrea Chenier
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurro Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- John Steane's Verdict
- Giordano: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio' From Andrea Chenier
- Rome Opera House Ralies Wartime Spirits
- Verdi: 'Teco Is Sto - Gran Dio' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Non Sai Tu Che Se L'anima Mia' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Oh, Qual Soave Brivido' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Gigli's Political Affliations
- Verdi: 'Celeste Aida' From Aida
- Postwar Italy: An HMV Manager's Report
- Verdi: 'Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida' From Aida
- Covent Garden With Rina, Then A Tour Of Britain And Ireland
- Speech Given By Gigli After A Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
- The Final Phase - And No Thoughts Of Retirement
- Di Veroli: Ritorna Amore
- A Last Visit To The USA
- Cottrau: Santa Lucia
- Gigli's Death, His Obituaries, And His Place In The Tenor Lineag
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
Tracklist:
- 'I Was Born With A Voice And Very Little Else...'
- Family Background
- Gigli's Stage Debut And Poverty-Stricken Start
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
- Service In The Household Of Countess Spannocchi
- Donizetti: 'Spirto Gentil' From La Favoria
- Colonel Delfino, And Giovanno Zerri's Legal Agreement
- Cannio: O Surdato 'Nnammurato
- A Hospital Visit And Scholarship
- Mascabni: 'Ah! Ritrovarla Nella Sua Capanna' From Lodoletta
- Gigli Graduates And Makes His Debut; He Goes For The High B Flat
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Marriage, Rome And A Tuor To Spain
- Mascagni: 'Apri La Tua Finestra! From Iris
- A Letter From Fred Gaisberg Of HMV
- Mascagni: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rustican
- Gigli Conquers South America, And Recieves An Offer From The Met
- Metropolitan Opera Debut In Mefistofele
- BoitoL 'Giunto Sul Passo Estremo' From Mefistofele
- The Critics' Verdict, And More Performances
- Donizetti: 'Tombe Degl'avi Miei' From Lacuia Di Lammermoor
- Gigli's Fate Becomes Entwined With Caruso's
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurri Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- Who Will Be Caruso's Sucessor
- Verdi: 'De'miei Bollenti Spiriti' From La Travita
- Life Forms A Regular Pattern, And Gigli Learns To Sing In Foreig
- Lalo: 'Vainement, Ma Bien Aimee' From Le Roi d'Ys
- Manon At The Met
- Massenet: 'O Dolce Incanto' From Manon
- Catalani's Loreley
- Catalani: 'Nel Verde Maggio' From Loreley
- Summer In Italy, Then Back To New York And Some Physical Trainin
- Gounod: 'Ah! Ne Furis Pas Encore!' From Romeo Et Juliette
- Honorary Captain Of The NYPD
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
- Flourishing Finances And Professional Rivalries
- Crushin Remarks; The Attraction Of Radio
- Sullivan: The Lost Chord
- A New Decade, And The Honour Of Playing Nemorino At The Met
- Donizetti: 'Quanto E Bella' From L'elisir D'amore
- Debuts In Paris And London, And London's Critical Reception
- Flotow: 'M'Appari' (Ach! So Fromm) From Marta (Martha)
- Crisis: The Death Of Gigli's Mother, And Tension At The Met
- Departure From The Met
- America's Loss Is Europe's Gain
- Speech: Gigli In An Interview At The Savoy Hotel, London
- Cherished London Reviews
- Leoncavallo: 'No. Pagliaccio Non Son!' From Pagliacci
- Recording Reflects The Drama
- Leoncavallo: 'Suvvia, Cosi Terrible' From Pagliacci
- Touring, Gigli's Working Relationships, And A New Turn Of Events
- De Curtis: Non Ti Scordar Di Me
- Film Popularity, Hitler And Goebbels, And The Caracalla Traditio
- Puccini: 'Che Gelida Manina' From La Boheme
- Voice Expert John Steane's Recommendation
- Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
- A New Recording Of Tosca
- Puccini: 'Recondita Armonia' From Tosca
- Patience And Hard Work Produce A Perfect Set Of Master Recording
- Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
- The Recording Of Madama Butterfly
- Puccini: Closing Moments Of Act I, Madama Butterfly
- War Keeps Gigli In Italy
- Introductory Speech To Cavalleria Rusticana By Mascagni
- Translation Of The Speech
- Mascani: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
- More Role Debuts, Gigli's Wartime Films, And Andrea Chenier
- Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurro Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
- John Steane's Verdict
- Giordano: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio' From Andrea Chenier
- Rome Opera House Ralies Wartime Spirits
- Verdi: 'Teco Is Sto - Gran Dio' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Non Sai Tu Che Se L'anima Mia' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Verdi: 'Oh, Qual Soave Brivido' From Un Ballo In Maschera
- Gigli's Political Affliations
- Verdi: 'Celeste Aida' From Aida
- Postwar Italy: An HMV Manager's Report
- Verdi: 'Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida' From Aida
- Covent Garden With Rina, Then A Tour Of Britain And Ireland
- Speech Given By Gigli After A Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
- The Final Phase - And No Thoughts Of Retirement
- Di Veroli: Ritorna Amore
- A Last Visit To The USA
- Cottrau: Santa Lucia
- Gigli's Death, His Obituaries, And His Place In The Tenor Lineag
- Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine