Here is opera on radio as it used to be. From 1944, we hear Licia Albanese in her very prime, and a young, unknown barititone, Robert Merrill, singing his audition on the air. Milton Cross is the announcer. This is followed by a 1949 show of Music American Loves Best, which starred Robert Merrill. This show includes, among other musical numbers, the much discussed "Ghost Riders in the Sky." This show is announced by Merrill, who introduces all the selections. This was performed at Symphony Hall in Boston in 1949.

These two shows last for a total of just about one hour.

Enjoy these wonderful echos of Opera on Radio as it used to be!!

Best wishes,

Ed

The Italian tenor, Giuseppe Filianoti, sings a gorgeous "Lamento di Federico" in February of this year, and an encore is demanded. Those that were there will never forget this moment of great tenor singing!

Listen to operetta at it's best in this long out of print 1960 RCA stereo recording. Tozzi is magnificent, and Andrews sparkles!!