Memory Lane 2005

Tripping through the files and found this image from 2005, Licia Albanese with Carlo Bergonzi.  There will be a special program March 13th at John Jay College, 7:30, a celebration of their lives.  Details on Metropolitan Opera Guild web site. Oh, both artists were wonderful.
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Joyce DiDonato surprise

At the close of the DONNA del LAGO final dress yesterday the orchestra played "Happy Birthday" for the Diva, a surprise greeting and a delight to everyone. Sweetest gesture I've seen at the opera house in a long time.  Grand final to a day of superb singing.
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