Hi Christie and List,
Guilty! It's my signature line, which I found in a book on opera somewhere.
I've just read Mike's comment ('I think Bellini was the only one who thought
that, though'), and I wonder if the double meaning is getting lost.
Bellini's comment was made in a letter to a friend, written when rehearsals
were not going well and the prima donna was having more than her usual share
of tantrums, and he was COMPLAINING that, because she was a singer, she was
capable of anything, ie any sort of appalling behaviour.
I like the double meaning, and of course choose only to associate myself
with the positive interpretation!
Regards to all,
Sheila
Sheila Graham
Mezzo-Soprano, Edinburgh, Scotland
www.sheilagraham.demon.co.uk
'She is a singer, and therefore capable of anything' (Bellini)
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> > I am a long time lurker on Vocalist. I think there was someone here who
> > had the greatest quote in their email signature line. I would like to
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> > it - so I must get it right! It was something like, "She is a singer,
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> > therefore she can do anything." By Bellini - I think. Is this person
still
> > on the list, or can anyone remember?
> > Thanks for your responses!
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> > Christie Connolley
> > Mezzo Soprano
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