Danish - Royal and Cheese xpost

"REG" wrote in message

> I am going to cross post this because I am so enthusiastic about what
> I've come across - it's a generally adequate performance of Lucia from
> Copehhagen this year - you listen and say to yourself, "Why am I still
> doing this with a generally provincial performance of Lucia for the
> fiftieth time?", and then I came to the Ah, cedi, cedi duet sung by
> Inger Dam-Jansen and Andrea Patucelli, a name you should remember.
>(snip)
>
A very impressive review of a broadcast, I must say. Inger Dam-Jensen is
the top Danish coloratura soprano of the day, and she has sung major roles
in all of the major opera houses in Europe. I am fortunate to know her
personally and enjoyed many of her distinguished performances at the DRO: a
simple Google search will yield a wealth of information about this fine
young soprano. Andrea Patucelli is a house guest, and since I am no longer
singing with the DRO, I have no idea about his performances, although my
ex-colleagues are all very impressed by his voice and performance.

Giancarlo Andretta is one of those few musicians about whom one cannot
say anything negative. A jovial 5'6 Italian who can only smile and encourage
everyone around him, he talks extremely fast, though with a heavy accent,
and has a habit of clicking his fingers to ensure that he gets the correct
tempi from singers and musicians. I was fortunate to be in the DRO's La
Traviata, Journey to Reims, and La Cenerentola conducted by him. Certainly
one of the many people whom I miss since my retirement from the DRO.
J.

Musicological note, of sorts :

"Wolf's Glen" scene = Wolfsschluctszene = Act II, sc. ii of "Der Freischütz"

"Wolf's Crag" scene = Wolferag = Act III, sc.i of "Lucia di Lammermoor"

SJT, more Wälse than Wolfe...