Speaking Personally: Louis Quilico in conversation with Christina Petrowska Quilico

Christina Petrowska Quilico
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Introductions by Peter Tiefenbach: Louis Quilico was one of the leading operatic baritones of the 20th century. His passing on July 15th, 2000, was a great loss to the musical world. Quilico performed at many of the world's great opera houses, with many of the world's greatest conductors, tenors (Pavorotti, Domingo, Vickers, Carreras), and sopranos (Sutherland, Tebaldi, Scotto , Sills). Quilico was most renowned for his defining portrayal of Verdi's Rigoletto. In these recordings, we hear him in his own words and voice, unfiltered and unedited.

  1. 04/24/2024

    1. Louis’ First Rigoletto – with the New York City Opera, in Burlington VT, 1959

    In this conversation, Louis talks about his first Rigoletto, in Burlington, Vermont, 1959.

    36 min

  2. 04/24/2024

    2. Louis to the Rescue – Last-minute Saves

    In this conversation, Louis recalls some last-minute saves that turned into triumphs, and talks about working with conductors, and about some of his favourite singers.

    37 min

  3. 04/20/2024

    3. Setting the Record Straight 

    In this conversation, Louis shares his views on the teaching of singing, and talks about the different roles of voice teacher, a vocal coach, and an accompanist (or collaborative pianist).

    30 min

  4. 04/20/2024

    4. More Rigoletto Memories

    In this conversation, Louis reminisces about his five hundred and seven performances of Rigoletto, as well as the dangers of claques, the role of the prompter, and some unexpected moments on stage with Dame Joan Sutherland.

    35 min

  5. 04/20/2024

    5. Words of Wisdom from Operatic Legends

    In this conversation, Louis talks about good advice he received from the legendary Swedish tenor, Jussi Björling, and about how he discovered his own vocal technique, which kept his career going for years.

    36 min

  6. 04/20/2024

    6. Lost in Translation – and Sensory Issues

    In this conversation: Louis' thoughts on operas in translation, on intonation (good and bad), and about some of the hazards he had to negotiate on stage.

    36 min

  7. 04/20/2024

    7. A Dangerous Occupation:  Mishaps and Voice Issues

    In this conversation, Louis shares stories of some memorable onstage mishaps.

    35 min

  8. 04/20/2024

    8. Career Paths

    In this conversation, Louis discusses the career path for young singers, how to work with record companies and agents, and how to calm an unruly audience.

    37 min
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Introductions by Peter Tiefenbach: Louis Quilico was one of the leading operatic baritones of the 20th century. His passing on July 15th, 2000, was a great loss to the musical world. Quilico performed at many of the world's great opera houses, with many of the world's greatest conductors, tenors (Pavorotti, Domingo, Vickers, Carreras), and sopranos (Sutherland, Tebaldi, Scotto , Sills). Quilico was most renowned for his defining portrayal of Verdi's Rigoletto. In these recordings, we hear him in his own words and voice, unfiltered and unedited.

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