sopran@a... wrote:
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> In a message dated 6/12/00 2:31:23 PM, adinca@i... writes:
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> << "The Rosa Ponselle Foundation announced the discontinuance of two
> of its three competitions..." "Their actions were based on what
> the Foundation views as 'the paucity of competent trainers in the
> field, the decline in the technical and artistic achievements of
> our young vocal talents... who, through no fault of their own, are
> unable to be either competently or thoroughly trained.' " >>
>
Interesting. A few years ago, an 18 year old soprano came here after
winning some portion of the Ponselle competition. The Ponselle people
were distressed that she had determined to attend a university rather
than continue under their guidance. They wrote her several letters
discouraging her from her studies here. Her pride and attitude from the
competition, unfortunately, outpaced her skill and dedication as a
student here. She eventually graduated but not without a great struggle
which finally helped her see the level of self-discipline and courage
necessary to be a singer.
Dr. Barry Bounous
Brigham Young University
School of Music
bounousb@i...
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