Author Archives: sogalitno

April 25, 1918 – September 4, 2006American soprano who mixed passion and vulnerability to moving effect, above all in Wagnerian roles THE AMERICAN soprano Astrid Varnay was a singer whose career had as sensational a start as any in the … Continue reading →

As for the historic recordings, Mr. Gelb said he expected them to be available within the first weeks of the season through the Rhapsody Internet service. The Met is in the middle of restoring its archival broadcasts, having completed more … Continue reading →

Met to Broadcast Live Operas Into Movie TheatersBy DANIEL J. WAKIN Coming soon to your multiplex in the mall: bel canto fireworks and bass-baritone rumbles, love duets and orchestral colors, divas, tenors and trills. The Metropolitan Opera announced today that … Continue reading →

Years ago i moved to New York on Labor Day weekend. Interestingly i had forgotten until tonight, with a throbbing migraine prohibiting sleep, i stumbled across a set of articles on the NYTimes website about first apartments and moving to … Continue reading →

 “The scoreboard said I lost today,” Agassi told the crowd. “But what the scoreboard doesn’t say is what it is I have found. Over the last 21 years, I have found loyalty. You have pulled for me on the court … Continue reading →

Actually, I dont mind the rain – keeps me from having to water you know.  And its keeping this AUGUST very COOL.  After agonising and researching for hours, and finally buying TWO ACs (i have a long railroad apt) I … Continue reading →

my new toy, um tool, arrived today. can’t wait to use it… although my younger cat, Katie, wasn’t very happy to see it on the table – she scampered off to her favorite spot. her mother is spending the afternoon … Continue reading →

Katrinaversary Observed Welp, it has been a solid year since the storm of the century rocked our little world, which you can read about here. I honestly forgot about my intention to write about this memorable date, even though one … Continue reading →

One year ago today in Park Slope, NY it was 90 gazillion degrees and 100 gazollion percent humidity and i was moving.  After 15 years in a liiiiiitle tiny apt i was moving to a 6 room railroad apt in … Continue reading →

One year ago today in Park Slope, NY it was 90 gazillion degrees and 100 gazollion percent humidity and i was moving.  After 15 years in a liiiiiitle tiny apt i was moving to a 6 room railroad apt in … Continue reading →