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October 16, 2003

Delos Diary

POSTSCRIPT to my item of a few days ago which detailed the Hvorostovsky tribute at the Russian Consulate in New York City on October 9.
Among the guests who were there to enjoy the hospitality and the magnificent singing of Dmitri Hvorostovsky was a truly legendary diva, star of the Metropolitan and La Scala, Aprile Millo. We were introduced and had a lively, to say the least, conversation. Madam Millo, who looks every inch the ideal Verdi heroine, is actually all-American, but also happens to be an authority on the proper Italian singing style.
She loves Renata Tebaldi and … Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Raised eyebrows? He's Russian!
Opera fans who have heard him in performance or who have purchased his delos CD "Verdi Arias" (DE 3292) know what Aprile means. Hvorostovsky's command of the Italian style of singing and identification with the great Verdi baritone roles is so complete that he sets the standards for judging and listening to other leading artists in his voice range.

Posted by Harry Pack at October 16, 2003 03:48 PM

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