Meme of the Day

Remembering Martin Isepp

Martin Isepp, one of the world's great vocal coaches and mentor to countless singers and pianists, has passed away over the holidays. Although I never worked with Martin, his influence on those I have worked and studied with over the years, both in the art song and opera realms, was palpable. Here is Martin Isepp with tenor Paul Austin Kelly in a 2010  performance of Britten's On This Island:



More remembrances from around the blogosphere:

Two posts from Norman Lebrecht (also read the comments)
Brian Dickie of the Chicago Opera Theater
Musical Toronto
Lewes Classical
Nicholas Phan

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Meme of the Day

Ever met someone like this? No matter how much you compliment them on their playing, they will always turn it back on you.

"Nice Hammerklavier, bro. That fugue was awesome."

"How on earth could you enjoy that feeble excuse for a performance that I attempted tonight? Did you not listen? Are you not familiar with Op. 106?"