Sopranos (Singers)

  • A tribute to Madame Florence Foster Jenkins

    A tribute to the satirical singing and recording art of Madame Florence Foster Jenkins (1868 – 1944). Prepared and presented by Melvin Jahn. Included are rare recordings of her singing; an interview with her accompanist, Cosmé McMoon from an RCA record; and a review of her press. Her final words: “Some say I couldn’t sing,…

  • Local chamber music / featuring soprano Lucy Shelton (Part One only)

    A program of local Chamber music, organized by and featuring vocalist Lucy Shelton, performed at WBAI’s Free Music Store on November 7, 1973. Performers include Elizabeth Wright, piano; Joanna Jenner, violin; Carol Buck and Fred Goldstein, cello; John Austin, viola; Crick Bergfeld[sp?], flute; Randy Haviland, bassoon; John Weaver, organ; and Jane Bryden, soprano. Pieces on…