tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956447.post111144060869947116..comments2023-06-24T04:54:56.706-04:00Comments on Hands In The Dirt: rip, bobby shortDonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348048990003701953noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956447.post-1111608393540305252005-03-23T15:06:00.000-05:002005-03-23T15:06:00.000-05:00martha -- Is that the article about her master cla...martha -- Is that the article about her master class? I read that. She is a superb singer. Yes, please join us.<BR/><BR/>Cabaret carrys the baggage of bad lounge acts, but at its best, it thrills us with the power of the song. I am not a singer/performer/arranger, but I've always had a secret desire to help produce a cabaret act.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348048990003701953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956447.post-1111598672845761412005-03-23T12:24:00.000-05:002005-03-23T12:24:00.000-05:00Can I come see Barbara, too? I have this wonderful...Can I come see Barbara, too? <BR/><BR/>I have this wonderful NYT article about her teaching young singers that I've always cherished... she teaches that you have only to sing more and more like YOU, not like what you think THEY want. Amazing lady. Wish I'd heard that years ago as a young voice student.marthachickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14518468744405768043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956447.post-1111527270892670592005-03-22T16:34:00.000-05:002005-03-22T16:34:00.000-05:00Sadly, the opportunities to hear her perform live ...Sadly, the opportunities to hear her perform live are probably getting rarer.<BR/><BR/>During last week's marathon Sondheim celebration in NYC, the Times reported that standing ovations were few and far between. Cook got one for songs from "Follies" and Elaine Stritch for her interpretation of "Ladies Who Lunch" from "Company."<BR/><BR/>Of course, I'd be glad to escort you to hear the great Barbara Cook!Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348048990003701953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956447.post-1111518222974574102005-03-22T14:03:00.000-05:002005-03-22T14:03:00.000-05:00You may meet Ms Cook only if you bring me along. :...You may meet Ms Cook only if you bring me along. :-)<BR/><BR/>I agree that Holy Week can leave you bone-achingly tired.lemminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767103318863906140noreply@blogger.com