(Note. The bit about watching/listening and Tagliavini refers to a Reddit post in which I asked about four different versions of La Boheme that I have in my large list of opera links. Also, Schipa is still my favourite singer of all time. But Gigli is second, Tagliavini is third, and Battistini is fourth.)
"I just finished listening to La Boheme from 1938. I say "listening" because several people mentioned that I said "watching" in the post where I was trying to decide on a version. I am totally blind, so it's all listening for me, whether there is a video or not. But I'm accustomed to saying "watch" when referring to things that I find on Youtube, which is odd, as I usually download them as mp3s, but anyway. This is the full opera.

youtube.com/watch?v=mE5vRfD7uC…

This is the libretto that I used.

opera-arias.com/puccini/la-boh…

The first act basically told the story of the characters themselves. The second made me laugh in several places. Marcello and (Musetta were quite funny, in general. Poor Alcindoro) kept trying to calm Musetta and was ultimately stuck with the bill, but that was clever. The third, of course, was more serious, and forshaddowed things to come. I'm glad the fourth act had some comedy in it, because the ending was heart-breaking. Even though I knew what would happen, it was played so well that it brought me to tears, and I had to calm down before writing this review! Even Schipa himself couldn't do that, and I have the last scene with him in it! Gigli was an absolute master of this role, and while complaining about his sobs in other instances may be justified, he used them expertly in this performance, and truly brought the character of Rodolfo to life. What really surprised me is how much I liked Licia Albanese. I am usually not a fan of high-pitched female voices, but for some reason, I liked her, and the chemistry between her and Gigli's characters could be felt. I am really glad that I chose this version and would highly recommend it to anyone."

"Since I mentioned being caught between Gigli and Tagliavini in my other post, here is Che Gelida Manina by both of them.

Gigli
youtube.com/watch?v=b5Ba_MSygG…

Tagliavini

(I am providing two versions because he sings them quite differently. The first is extremely sweet and the second less so, but it still sounds like it's before the voice change. I have always loved his version, but I don't know how he would handle the rest, particularly the really dramatic parts.)

1
youtube.com/watch?v=ux1QuTbQsc…

2
youtube.com/watch?v=2DdPoNsTRD…

Now for Schipa.

youtube.com/watch?v=gqcuAAA_2m…

And this is the final scene that I mentioned in my review. Naturally, it is played well, as Schipa always sang everything beautifully. But Gigli added his own elements to it.

youtube.com/watch?v=IMTQ7gGyuw… "

Since I mentioned it, here is my large list of operas.

dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/242…

#BeniaminoGigli #FerruccioTagliavini #Gigli #LaBoheme #opera #Puccini #review #Tagliavini #TitoSchipa #Schipa

I love when people sell things for the blind and say "see pictures"! Anyway, can someone please tell me what this is? I doubt it's a Perkins. Could it be a New Hall? I can't believe the price!

ebay.com/itm/277064983608

If it helps, here is a page on old braillewriters.

sites.aph.org/museum-virtual-e…

#accessibility #blind #braille #braillewriter #technology

I am seeking general recommendations for my next opera. I have seen Don Pasquale (1932), L'Elisir d'Amore (1949), Lucia Di Lamermoor (1939), Il Barbiere Di Siviglia (1929/30), and La Sonambula (1952). I'm thinking of Le Nozze di Figaro (1944 or 1949), but I'm not sure. I saw it, (via another video) but it was in English and a modern, amateur production. I was not impressed,but I am willing to give it a chance with a professional production. I like light-hearted operas, comedy (particularly wit and wordplay), relationships, the upperclass, the supernatural, etc. I don't mind some realism, but I'm not one for extreme violence, serious depictions of poverty, loud, dramatic singing, discordant melodies, and so on. I might try La Boheme (1917 or 1948)) or Rigoletto (1915-18 or 1927-30), , since they are mostly just sad from what I know. But I would love to find more works by Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, and some by Pacini, Paisiello, Cimarosa, and other similar composers. I'm also interested in those performed in English, whether translations or written that way. I know Purcell wrote some but am not very familiar with English opera as a whole. The problem with all of the above is that I don't know how many of these were recorded in full prior to the 1960's. I will definitely watch Massenet's Werther and Manon, but I want to hold off on them a little longer, since Werther (1948) is the only other full opera with Schipa in it, (Don Pasquale is the first) and Manon (1939) is the last big fragment of an opera with him in it (Act II/I will need to supplement with either 1929 or 1954, if I can find the latter). Can anyone suggest anything that might be of interest?

#Bellini #Cimarosa #Donizetti #Massenet #opera #Pacini #Paisiello #Purcell #Rossini

I just finished the 1952 version of La Sonambula.

youtube.com/watch?v=-LVLs6WrQl…

I used this English libretto.

murashev.com/opera/La_sonnambu…

The first thing I noticed was the extreme clarity. Usually, I listen to things from the 1940's and earlier, so I am not accustomed to it. I also observed how important the chorus was in this work. I like operas with light themes such as this. Both the music and the singing were excellent. Referring to what was said in another thread, while Tagliavini's voice was definitely sweet, I didn't think it was overly so when he was angry. He managed to portray that quite well. As for the ending, in reality, I would say that anyone who is so jealous in the first place (see Act I) and who would choose to marry someone else the day he had his heart broken doesn't deserve someone as sweet and innocent as Amina. But as an operatic twist, it worked very well. The fact that Lisa and Elvino were clearly former lovers also explains why she was so sad and jealous at the idea of Amina and Elvino marrying. I would like to think that Lisa and Rodolfo became a couple afterward, but with him being a count and her a commoner, I doubt it.

I definitely want to find more operas with light-hearted themes and beautiful music. The trouble is that I don't know how many of this sort were recorded in the 1950's and earlier.

#Bellini #LaSonambula #opera

(for opera lovers)How would you describe your favourite singer, particularly to someone who is unfamiliar with his work or who doesn't know much of it?

Every time I try to describe the voice and style of Tito Schipa, I find myself unable to do so adequately. This is not only because I might lack a few technical terms, but because I find it to be so perfect that words seem insufficient to convey its essence. It is unlike any other operatic voice I have ever heard. There is a quality to it that some have described as husky, but that I think gives it a well-rounded sound. It is sweet but not overly so. It can be assertive when necessary but never dark or overwhelming. His ornamentation is always just enough, never less or more than is required. Everything, including messa di voce and dynamics in general, breath control, portamento, legato, vibrato, etc. blends seemlessly. I don't yet know Italian, and somehow, I can feel every emotion in what he is singing, and when I read the English translation of the words, my feelings are justified. He can express the greatest joys and the deepest sorrows of the human heart, and the quiet moments in between. The clarity of his pronunciation is unparalleled, even in acoustic recordings. I can't describe his style technically, but I would know if someone were imitating it. On the negative side, some say that his top notes were thin, but I personally can't hear it. He did transpose various arias, particularly as he aged, and he stopped singing truly high notes in his forties or so, but I can't say I notice a diminishing in vocal quality until some time after 1955. In his concert that year, he sounds wonderful. But by 1962, I do notice some deterioration,and in 1964 (at seventy-five), it was pronounced, though he could still sing.

#opera #TitoSchipa #Schipa

I had a discussion with Perplexity in which I mentioned my favourite singers, namely Tito Schipa, Mattia Battistini, Edmond Clément, Ferruccio Tagliavini, Enzo de Muro Lomanto, Beniamino Gigli (particularly his lighter works), Leopold Simoneau, Dino Borgioli, Mario Ancona, and Salvatore Baccaloni. It gave me an initial list of recommendations. After explaining that I usually prefer those with lighter voices, it refined the list to include the following. Cesare Valletti, Alessandro Bonci, John McCormack, Georges Thill, Giovanni Manurita, Fernand Ansseau, and Luigi Infantino,. It then added notes (copied here)to the following Jussi Björling (Retain only for Mozart (e.g., Don Giovanni, 1959) where he minimizes vibrato for classical poise), Tito Gobbi (Avoid verismo roles; seek 1938 Il barbiere broadcasts for buffo deftness sans heaviness), Giuseppe di Stefano (Pre-1952 recordings (e.g., L’amico Fritz) reveal gauzy lyricism before spinto transition), and Giacomo Lauri-Volpi (Caution advised – his 1920s Puritani (Cetra) has squillo, but post-1935 work leans dramatic). The original recommendations omitted from the final list included Titta Ruffo, Giuseppe De Luca, Pol Plançon, Gino Bechi, Vic Damone, Sergio Bruni, and Carlo Tagliabue.

I already know Valletti, Bonci, McCormac, and Plançon, and have heard Björling once or twice. The rest are new to me, though I have heard a few names in passing. Do you agree with these recommendations? Can you provide any others? I actually found Edmond Clément, along with Leonid Sobinov and Dmitri Smirnov whose voices I also enjoyed. , in a wonderful suggestion in my Introduction post, to the Opera subreddit. I never thought I would be listening to those who sang only in French or Russian, but they were so good that I couldn't ignore them. Clément is now in my Regular folder (those whom I listen to frequently, as opposed to Extras, those whom I just have but don't often listen to).

#baritones #basses #opera #singers #tenors

I posted the following on Reddit yesterday (24 April).

"A little while ago, I finished the 1939 version of Lucia Di Lamermoor. I had never heard this opera at all, so it was completely new to me, though I did know the last aria and.
youtube.com/watch?v=3RQDLmQ-X0…)
I used this libretto in English.
opera-arias.com/donizetti/luci…
Admittedly, I would have liked to have heard Baccaloni as Raimondo and de Muro Lomanto as Edgardo, but since Lucia is naturally so important, I'm glad I chose this version and not the one from 1929. Lina Pagliughi did an excellent job. Having heard the voice of Mercedes Capsir from Barbiere, I couldn't imagine her in this role. Her voice isn't powerful enough. Having said that, I liked Pagliughi's restrained approach. It was elegant, graceful, and emotional without being exagerated. I heard that some play Lucia as a means of showing off and/or in a very dramatic way. This was more subtle and somehow more captivating. I'm glad that I was told about the cuts, so I knew to expect them. It's a shame, as Giovanni Malipiero barely had a part as Edgardo, though he played it well. I also liked Muzio Giovagnoli as Arturo, so I must research both of these singers. Despite the dark plot, I was surprised to find that so much of the music was light. This makes three operas that I've seen by Donizetti and I've loved all of them. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll be able to see any more, unless I sit through a modern performance."

Note: I might be willing to consider one by Teatro Nuovo, since from what I hear, they are reviving bel canto singing.

Here is the Reddit link for those who may be interested. As of this writing, there aren't any comments, so there isn't anyting to see beyond the above post right now.

reddit.com/r/opera/comments/1k…

#Donizetti #Lucia #opera #review

I posted the following on Reddit on 21 April, but there were problems with Akkoma then, so I couldn't share it here and postponed doing so on Friendica.

"Tonight, I listened to the 1929-30 (two dates are given in two different videos) Il Barbiere Di Siviglia with Riccardo Stracciari, Mercedes Capsir, Dino Borgioli, Salvatore Baccaloni, and Vincenzo Bettoni.
youtube.com/watch?v=LbuDjd65Ay…
I was quite familiar with Borgioli, though I hadn't heard him in a full opera prior to this. I heard and enjoyed Baccaloni in Don Pasquale and L'Elisir d'Amore, and was pleasantly surprised to find him here. I heard a few recordings of Stracciari, so he was not wholely unknown to me, but the others were new. Since I am still learning Italian, I read the English libretto before each part so that I could follow the plot.
opera-arias.com/rossini/il-bar…
I enjoyed the story and found it to be quite humorous. The singing and acting were also good. That said, I read that the role of Rosina was originally written for a contralto. I would have loved to have heard that. Did any ever sing it? Also, I know there is a different opera with the same name by Paisiello. I found several modern recordings of it, but do any older ones exist? Does anyone know the other full opera that Borgioli recorded? Its name escapes me at the moment.
Finally, if anyone here is a Wikipedia editor, they missed two recordings, this one and the one from 1918 with Fernando de Lucia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barb… "

(Update 25 April 2025)
Due to some wonderful replies, I had my question answered, as well as receiving a new recommendation for another version of this opera, this time with Cesare Valletti, famous student of Tito Schipa! He appears in several complete works in my list (pinned on my Blob.cat profile and on my Dreamwidth page).

youtube.com/watch?v=G6pwX6Ngjf…

Dino Borgioli was also in Rigoletto, recorded around the same time (video says 1927-30).

youtube.com/watch?v=Z5uQWPK8On…

This is the Reddit link for those interested in the discussion.

reddit.com/r/opera/comments/1k…

#Barbiere #opera #review #Rossini

Today, I have a real treat for all of you. This is a huge list of full operas from 1901 to 1956, complete with links to most. Despite my own preference for bel canto and lighter works, I have included all sorts of performances for you to enjoy, covering evrything from Mozart to verismo. While most are Italian, some are in French, German, and even English! If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to make them, but try to keep them from the 1950's or earlier. Since the list is so large, I am providing the link to my Dreamwidth entry containing it, so as not to clutter this page.

dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/242…

#ClassicalMusic #history #music #opera #records

Anyone who is blind, or who has worked with the blind, knows how expensive our technology can be. This couldn't be more true with relation to braille displays. Even the cheapest costs at least $799, and it's already behind the newest in that line, at $899. This is the Orbit Reader 20 and 20+. Now, a student in India wants to change that by creating a display that is truly affordable (under $50)! Please pass this on, so that we can give him greater recognition within the blind community. Even if it costs a bit more than he initially suspected it would, there is no excuse for the $2,000 to $5,000 average price of such technology when cheaper alternatives can be designed! He is determined to bring this to market, so let's help him do it and show our appreciation for his hard work on this life-changing project!

forbes.com/sites/kevinanderton…

#access #ACB #accessibility #affordability #blind #braille #BrailleDisplays #children #education #employment #independence #India #learning #NFB #ocr #parent #reading #science #school #students #teachers #technology #work #writing

I've been buying from this site for years and just did it again. At least twenty percent of every order goes to helping dogs in a shelter near you. Sadly, I don't know a company like this for cats. Maybe, a great tea-lover can create one, so we have both coffee and tea! Either way, this is a great way to help animals in need. They also sell all sorts of other things from hot chocolate, to coffeemakers, to mugs, to clothing, to toys for dogs.

groundsandhoundscoffee.com/

#animals #coffee #dogs #DoingGood #GroundsAndHounds #puppies #pups #rescue #shelters

On 30 March, 1840, the long and terrible suffering of a truly magnificent man finally ended, and the world lost the best example of dandyism it has seen before or since. While I normally love to celebrate the birth of George Bryan (Beau) Brummell with links, facts, and a sense of excitement, there is a sort of quiet acceptance on his death anniversary that some things must, and should, end. The last year and a half of his life was torture. But the life, itself, was one filled with so many highs and lows, from being at the very top of society and friends with the Prince Regent to at the very bottom and penniless in an assylum, from dictating fashions and the whims of the upper eschilons of the bon ton to having only one pair of trousers, that it could very well be a tragedy written for the stage. Yet, in his sixty-one years, Brummell single-handedly changed the face of male fashion forever, and bent the will of his superiors to his own, thereby achieving a goal that most in his own class, let alone below it, could only dream of. And his dreams, when they did come in fits of madness, were not generally of regrets and things that he wished he could have done and seen, but of ones that he actually experienced. From him, we learn not only about the necessity of cleanliness and dressing well, but also about enjoying all that life has to offer, persuing one's passions, and that one not need change the world through grand deeds or conventional accomplishments. Sometimes, just being oneself and following one's own path to reach one's dreams is enough. And really, what do we take with us but our memories? What do we leave behind but the memories of those who knew us, and at times, glimpses into our lives and world via letters, diaries, memoirs, and biographies, if we are lucky enough to have them written about us? The world of Brummell may be long gone, but these lessons, this great achievement of immortality, shall remain with us. And, for those of us who love dandyism, we will have a great model to learn from, and in some cases, to base our own desires for a partner upon. Who better to represent the ultimate ideal than the man who embodied it?

To learn more about The Beau, go to my link on dandyism. There, you will find an entire section on him, with everything from quick articles to books.

dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/181…

#BeauBrummell #Brummell #dandyism #tribute

I am posting this to both my usual blob.cat account and my Friendica one, in the hopes that someone can help me. It seems that the new version of TWBlue isn't working for me at all. Every time I start it, it says that the program quit unexpectedly the last time it was run, and that if the problem persists, I should report it to the TWBlue developers. I tried it on two different computers with the same result. Fortunately, the last version still works perfectly. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what can I do to resolve this issue?

#accessibility #blind #computers #NVDA #technology #TWBlue #Windows

Here is another opera review, this time with a twist. I already know the results and have grouped them accordingly. In this case, it's those who have no business singing this and those who sing it perfectly. Make no mistake. Everyone here has a beautiful voice. But not every voice type can, or should, sing everything.

Let's start with those who should not sing this aria.

Louis Graveure E lucevan le stelle

youtube.com/watch?v=rH-B7ftmBX…

As I have said in other reviews, the story of Louis Graveure is quite amazing. He came to Clara Novello Davies unable to sing at all, with extreme congestion. Caruso's own doctor recommended him to her, knowing that she helped with breathing exercises. After years of study, he became a phenomenal baritone. However, at some point, he deliberately changed into a tenor. While he has a very powerful voice, I could hear him struggling several times. At the very least, his voice made noises that it shouldn't have and it detracted from the performance. He was far better off as a baritone, but he is still good when he sings less demanding tenor roles.

Puccini: Tosca / Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" Léopold Simoneau

youtube.com/watch?v=xYOqImv1PI…

When I read this, I burst out laughing. Simoneau has the sweetest voice I have ever heard from anyone, and he has no chest voice, which is not a bad thing, but it doesn't work here. His Mozart pieces are lovely, though.

Tito Schipa - E lucevan le stelle (1913)

youtube.com/watch?v=UD6tQ6wpqk…

It is no secret that I consider Tito Schipa to be the best singer in the world. I adore his voice. But I am eternally grateful that he stopped singing such things within a few years after this recording, though there is one from 1915 and another from 1919. This, from 1913, is one of his earliest records. It's not that he couldn't sing the aria well. In fact, he sang it so well that the conductor, during one of his performances of it, begged him personally for an encore! It's that had he continued in these heavy roles, they would have completely destroyed his voice. Those who know his incredible mezza voce and general control know exactly what I mean.

Ferruccio Tagliavini ＂E lucevan le stelle＂ Tosca

youtube.com/watch?v=8RuKd4hld6…

Ferruccio Tagliavini had such a beautiful voice when younger that he could almost have equalled Schipa himself. But by this point, it was already changing, precisely due to singing roles such as this. Fortunately, he was able to adjust, but there is something to say for the phrase "you can never go home again". If you hear him in a lighter song, such as Una Furtiva Lagrima, in the 1940's and then in the late 1950's or 1960's, there is a huge difference. All the sweetness is gone in the later ones. Schipa's versions of it are beautiful from the 1920's straight to 1962, with only a few signs of age showing. As for this aria, Tagliavini does perform it well, but it's still a cautionary tale.

Now, we get to those who should be singing this sort of thing.

Enrico Caruso - E lucevan le stelle (Zonophone, April 19, 1903)

youtube.com/watch?v=rL6h90m2Ig…

This is from 1903, so his voice transformation (careful and deliberate, not damage) hadn't taken place yet. But his strength and depth is still evident. He can very easily handle this aria, emotionally, vocally, and most of all, physically. There is no strain in his voice at all, and it's a pleasure to listen to.

Beniamino Gigli E Lucevan Le Stelle Audio HQ

youtube.com/watch?v=D5HwI2hMiD…

Gigli was born to sing this sort of role. His rendition sent shivers down my spine. (For a similar experience, listen to his Nessun Dorma, which is incomparable.) Here, he sings even the quieter parts with a certain authority and firmness, yet with such control that it is amazing. When he does sing at full capacity, his emotions are completely in tune with the melody and character. He reaches all notes with ease. Whereas Graveure had some kind of feature in his voice, Gigli's slight changes are a hallmark of his and have been described by some as almost like sobbing. Here, though, they work to great effect to bring out the meaning of the words. Yes, I did research this one in translation.

#EnricoCaruso #BeniaminoGigli #FerruccioTagliavini #LeopoldSimoneau #LouisGraveure #opera #TitoSchipa #review

I think it's fair to say that I adore tenors, particularly the tenori di grazia. My favourites in clude Tito Schipa, Cesare Valletti, Ferruccio Tagliavini, Leopold Simoneau, and Dino Borgioli. ButOnly Valletti and Tagliavini (the latter when young), could almost equal Schipa. The former was his student, which says a lot. Anyway, today, I decided to give the other voice types a try. So I asked Perplexity about basses and baritones. From the list it gave me, after trying them all, I liked Giulio Crimi, Mattia Battistini, Mariano Stabile, Mario Ancona, Riccardo Stracciari, Pasquale Amato, and Ezio Pinza. But I like the first four the best, and yes, one is another tenor. I love light voices that rely on elegance, diction, breath control, agility, etc. rather than sheer power, loudness, and so on. The heavy voices are why I avoided opera for most of my life. That said, I completely misjudged Beniamino Gigli, and I realise that now. Previously, I only heard him sing in a powerful, dramatic tenor voice. But I recently found two videos that made me completely reassess him, and another that reaffirmed my new findings. He could and did often sing that way, and it suited his voice well. But he could also sing with extreme softness and was an absolute master of dynamics, to the point that I could barely recognise him! So I had to add him to my list of singers that I like and also find amazing. If anyone has any suggestions of other singers I may enjoy, please let me know. I tend to stay with ones who began their careers prior to the 1950's.

#baritones #basses #opera #music #singers #tenors

I just found a wonderful article about full recordings of operas! This should help me in my search for decent materials to listen to. But these are only commercial recordings, so I will need to look elsewhere for radio ones as well as recordings that were preserved by listeners. At any rate, I was surprised by how many singers' names I recognised, all from the 1940's and earlier, of course. But there were still a good number that I didn't know and must, therefore, research. I was also surprised that Enrico Caruso appears not to have made any full-length recordings, or even large sections of a single opera. Also, Dino Borgioli wasn't mentioned, and I know he made at least two sets, that, while weren't complete, were extensive.

taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi…

#music #opera #recordings #singers

I'm posting this here as well as on my usual blob.cat instance, since that one doesn't federate as widely, so I apologise to those who may see it twice.
On 6 March, 1951, the world lost a genius and a truly amazing man. Known mostly for the lovely, romantic music in his operettas such as Glamorous Night, The Dancing Years, Perchance to Dream, and King's Rhapsody, among others, he also wrote one of the most famous songs of World War I (Keep the Home Fires Burning), at least one review (Theodore and Co.), and starred in several silent films and talkies. A man of many talents, Ivor Novello worked with a range of wonderful singers, as well as the librettist, Christopher Hassall, who brought his music to life. Below, I have provided some links for you to enjoy. As a side note, for those looking for gay role models, you should definitely research him. While it was illegal to be openly homosexual during his lifetime, he had a relationship that lasted for thirty-five years!

This is the Wikipedia entry for Ivor Novello.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Nov…

Since I mentioned him, and since he was such an integral part of Novello's work, here is the entry for Christopher Hassall. It's worth noting that there are several Youtube videos of him reading both his own poetry and the works of others.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop…

Incredibly, a mere two days after Novelllo's death, those who knew him best created an extraordinary tribute to him. It contains live performances, not only of songs, but of a few scenes from his earlier works and famous operettas, providing an invaluable window into the excellent vocal and acting styles of the time.

IVOR NOVELLO-Man of the Theatre- 8th March 1951

youtube.com/watch?v=etB7t_ETqS…

This is a play in which Novello himself starred. While he didn't normally speak this way (publically, at least) he was from Wales, so this is probably the accent he heard while growing up. This was later turnd into the full-length work entitled Valley of song, and was completed by Christopher Hassall upon Novello's death.

Choir Practice, by Cliff Gordon (BBC, 1946)

youtube.com/watch?v=UsM8_TW0pt…

Here he is narrating a few scenes from King's Rhapsody. This is extremely interesting, because no one else is acting. I'm not quite sure what this was meant to be. That is, a demonstration, a trailer, just the author's thoughts? Regardless, it's a wonderful treat for the ears.

Muranian Rhapsody part 1

youtube.com/watch?v=JIbrYatXPd…

Muranian Rhapsody part 2

youtube.com/watch?v=ciVi8L-KPe…

Finally, here is a wonderful series of highlights from King's Rhapsody, by the original cast!

youtube.com/watch?v=wOu-nuoi3f…

There are several other videos of Novello's work on Youtube, including full films (both silent and talking), individual songs, and a full tribute concert from 1979. But this should serve as a decent introduction.

#composer #gay #operetta #IvorNovello #music #radio #theater #theatre #tribute

My favorite camellia tree is blooming. #Bloomscrolling

Have I mentioned how much I truly love Akkoma? I heard back from the developer, and she is going to try to do something about the accessibility issues! She's even putting them officially in the list of things to be worked on! Would I recommend this platform to the blind? Absolutely! We are finally getting a place where we belong and where we're respected! For the record, I am dandylover1@blob.cat, but as with other Fediverse platforms, there are many instances. The actual discussion can be found below, if anyone else wants to contribute either experiences or coding knowledge.

meta.akkoma.dev/t/minor-featur…

#Accessibility #Akkoma #Android #blind #Blob.cat #coding #IOS #JAWS #NVDA #Mac #Talkback #Voiceover #WCAG #WebsiteDevelopment #Windows