From: Ernie Valenzuela <erniev@2...> Date: Tue Sep 19, 2000 3:34 pm Subject: RE: Re: [vocalist-temporary] learning a role pointers
I performed a search this morning for: VOTIPKA That is the surname of the singer I suggested Molly give a listen: Thelma Votipka. The only significant "hit" was: http://www.metmaniac.com This must be the mother lode database of Met Broadcasts & recordings... ...and a nice looking web site!
If one were inspired to email "the maniac" (he has an email link) perhaps he could provide a point of reference in obtaining a copy of this (or other) broadcast recordings. BTW - his personal database (which I believe he is still building) returned quite a few hits on "Hansel & Gretel". Obviously, the recordings made may not be of the 3D (digitized sound) variety - but I think these archives provide today's young singer a benchmark of what real fine singing was 4, 5, 6 or 7 decades ago & in a live venue where all warts are exposed & cannot be covered over by a retake or an engineer's genius.