Regarding mistakes - I used to arrange to see Joan Sutherland at many of her recital dates. There was always a bit of tension at the beginning of the concert because she sang all those acrobatics. But she was notorious for mistakes - forgetting words, notes, entrances. She would invariably hit an obstacle, STOP THE CONCERT, start over again. And all the tension was gone! She was more relaxed, the public was more comfortable, and the performances became spectacular. I heard Ashkenazy make a big mistake on the piano at Lincoln Center. Most people don’t know and, if the artist continues as if nothing happened, the mistake is as effervescent as a soap bubble.
Montserrat Caballé was also famous for singing the wrong words or forgetting parts of arias. It was almost a signature of her style. It would have been disappointing if she actually got through an entire performance without any little mishaps.
Regarding mistakes - I used to arrange to see Joan Sutherland at many of her recital dates. There was always a bit of tension at the beginning of the concert because she sang all those acrobatics. But she was notorious for mistakes - forgetting words, notes, entrances. She would invariably hit an obstacle, STOP THE CONCERT, start over again. And all the tension was gone! She was more relaxed, the public was more comfortable, and the performances became spectacular. I heard Ashkenazy make a big mistake on the piano at Lincoln Center. Most people don’t know and, if the artist continues as if nothing happened, the mistake is as effervescent as a soap bubble.
Amazing story-I didn’t know the about Sutherland-thanks for sharing it! And thanks for watching! -zsolt ✨
Montserrat Caballé was also famous for singing the wrong words or forgetting parts of arias. It was almost a signature of her style. It would have been disappointing if she actually got through an entire performance without any little mishaps.
@@da__lang Oh yes, especially in Wagner! She would just stand there and, with true conviction, sing an entirely new libretto 🤣
brilliant questions, brilliant answers
So glad you enjoyed this-thank you so much for watching and for letting us know! ✨ zsolt
Another brilliant episode Zsolt. Thank you. 🌷🌷🌷 (netherlands)