Why Verdi Was Furious About the Premiere of "Aida"

2.2K views · 41 reactions | The music. The drama. The first steps toward Verdi’s unforgettable Rigoletto. Take a peek inside our Day 1 blocking rehearsal — and then see it all come alive Nov 14–16 at The Tarkington at theAllied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts! More at indyopera.org! | Indianapolis Opera | Facebook

Craig Brown Voice Teacher on Instagram: "The legendary Grace Bumbry in a masterclass, given on July 28, 2010, working with a student named Jeffrey V. (I’ll admit, I couldn’t quite catch his last name when he introduced himself). He’s singing “De’ miei bollenti spiriti” from Verdi’s La Traviata—Alfredo’s aria—working toward that soaring high note. One of the funniest moments is when Grace refers to Franco Corelli as “what’s his name”—about one of the greatest tenors of all time. Pure gold. She al