On Hold Musical America MAGAZINES 1953 1955 Ramon Vinay William Warfield

tough finds. all mags are nice + white. poor pics. few crease marks, slight wear. 1953 + 1955 magazines in excellent condition. 13" x 10", 34 pages. 1/ Ramon Vinay cover (Dec. 1955), tenor. was a famous opera tenor. Born in Chillán, Chile, he is best known for his Otello in Verdi's opera of the same name, which, for a time, he made his own. However, his repertoire was ample and also included Wagnerian roles. deceased Jan. 1996. 2/ Wiiliam Warfield cover (July 1953), baritone. He gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall on March 19, 1950. He was quickly invited by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to tour that continent for 35 concerts. In 1952, Warfield performed in Porgy and Bess during a tour of Europe sponsored by the U.S. State Department (he made six separate tours for the US Department of State, more than any other American solo artist.) In this production he played opposite the opera star Leontyne Price, whom he soon married, but the demands of two separate careers left them little time together. They divorced in 1972. In 1975 he accepted an appointment as Professor of Music at the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana Campus). He later became Chairman of the Voice Department. Warfield was also accomplished in acting and poetry recitation. He appeared in numerous Hollywood films, including a celebrated performance in "Show Boat." In March 1984 he was the winner of a Grammy in the "Spoken Word" category for his outstanding narration of Aaron Copland's A Lincoln Portrait accompanied by the Eastman Philharmonia Orchestra. deceased Aug. 2002. check out my other items and feedback. buyer pays 6.50 surface or 7.50 airmail shipping to the U.S. ask about Canada rates 1st. cash / any U.S. money order EXCEPT GREEN POSTAL ONES / check (cleared)/ Bidpay / Paypal