The Voice of Lily Pons

Posted by pennencore on December 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

by Annie Jeng// Lily Pons (1898-1976) was an internationally renowned French-American coloratura soprano who became one of the lead singers in the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. She made her operatic debut in the title role of Leo Delibes’ Lakme at Mulhouse in 1928. Pons went on to sing many principal roles in famous … Continue reading →

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Falla & Immortality: Preservation of Spanish Culture in Music

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by Davis Butner// One cannot explore the evolution of Spanish music without acknowledging the truly definitive works of Manuel de Falla during the early 20th century.  Often seen as “the paradigm of national Spanish music” (Suarez-Pajares 9), Falla transcends the expressive and associative limitations of Western classical music with a unique sound in every way … Continue reading →

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