Something a little different . . . .

[Dick Gunther]

Hello Opera Lovers,

 

I posted a similar note last year.  Here's an update.

A friend of mine, Dan Zulevic (http://www.carlfranzen.com/carlsstud.html) is a Basso student of Carl Franzen in San Jose.  Carl holds periodic (free) recitals with his students at the San Jose Unitarian Church Labyrinth (an intimate venue). Check out the sound clips (bear in mind that while the performers aren't amateurs, the sound clips are ):

 

    http://www.carlfranzen.com/sounds.html

 

Here's this season's schedule of monthly recitals:

 

    http://www.carlfranzen.com/carlspage2.html#upcoming

 

Several performers are outstanding, and a few are less polished.  It's fun to compare them to see how students progress.  You never know in advance who will sing, or what.  Some of my favorites are Teressa Foss (http://www.carlfranzen.com/carlsstud.html#teressa), Orlando McCorkle (http://www.carlfranzen.com/carlsstud.html#orlando), Leslie Keenan (http://www.lesliesings.com/isoldes-liebestod.html), Cheryl Ringman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fnhNB0RpqM),sand Denise Young (http://www.carlfranzen.com/carlsstud.html#denise)

 

Next recital is Saturday, September 26.

Cheers,

 

Dick