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- Just Shut Up and Play? - High profile musicians cancel tours of the USA
- Spotlight. Enchantingly Luminous - Gerald Fenech strongly recommends Raphaël Pichon's new recording of J S Bach's B minor Mass
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- Jacques Cohen's 'Lancastria' - A new choral work commemorates the worst disaster in British maritime history
- A Worthy Captain - Peter King marks BBC presenter Petroc Trelawny's move from dawn to twilight
Nellie Melba
Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano, was born on 19 May 1861 (as Helen Porter Mitchell) at Richmond, Victoria, and died on 23 February 1931. She swept to stardom quickly and was in demand worldwide, particularly in Italian opera. Her voice was exceptional for purity of line, especially in coloratura parts.
A selection of articles about Nellie Melba
CD Spotlight. Lovable Rogues? - Paul Sarcich delves into the output of the Belgian equivalent of 'Les Six'. 'These largely unknown composers have been brought back to life by excellent preparation and performance ...'
CD Spotlight. Diversely Exhilarating - Cheryl Barker pays tribute to Joan Hammond, heard by Howard Smith. '... four recital items have the ideal accompanist in Timothy Young ...'
CD Spotlight. Thoughtfully Appealing - Judith Lambden plays J S Bach, heard by Howard Smith. '... a great deal to admire ...'