tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post2356636999455652008..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: The Magnificent Bryn TerfelTess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60934323717566899162008-12-10T23:35:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:35:00.000-05:00Hi, I am a big fan of Bryn. I have met him severa...Hi, I am a big fan of Bryn. I have met him several times. Such a lovely man. Go to the website:<BR/><BR/>http://www.truveo.com/search.php?query=Bryn%20Terfel&results=15&page=1&view=basic<BR/><BR/>You will find many many of his videos. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-58069292374207926842008-11-11T05:51:00.000-05:002008-11-11T05:51:00.000-05:00Have followed Bryn's career ever since he won Card...Have followed Bryn's career ever since he won Cardiff Singer of the Year. There is no singer compares to him, either opera, Lieder, Welsh. terrific person, too, met him several times. Anyone who did not see him perform live yet: DO, DO,DO go and hear him....DaphneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80815103811741230122008-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:002008-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:00Che voce!Thank you for introducing me to his work....Che voce!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for introducing me to his work. I've studied mostly the visual arts, so I'm enjoying learning more about music here at Willow Manor.<BR/><BR/>Love the new banner too!Blicky Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198957897679628835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-75328399038097330902008-11-02T21:42:00.000-05:002008-11-02T21:42:00.000-05:00You are so wonderfully cultured. Makes me want to ...You are so wonderfully cultured. Makes me want to listen to more diverse music. For me, if the songs didn't come out in the 1970's (or very early 1980's) and it isn't classical, I'm lost. I'm such a Throw Back. ha ha ♥ ∞Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531515666554867421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-83760153887725246292008-11-02T20:53:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:53:00.000-05:00Oh you and my grandma would have got on great, she...Oh you and my grandma would have got on great, she adored Bryn too and introduced me to him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542425639950850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-41944251012309080072008-11-02T20:05:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:05:00.000-05:00There is something about the baritone voice that m...There is something about the baritone voice that makes me melt, no matter what he is singing and I do remember this lullaby from the movie 'Rising Sun', that version was eerily mesmerizing, this version soft and calming. I've not heard of him, but will surely remember his name...thanks.<BR/><BR/>and it's OK to drool...<BR/>sharonA Wild Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083369862963892366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-34893621304414602892008-11-02T18:25:00.000-05:002008-11-02T18:25:00.000-05:00Every time I come here, I always learn something n...Every time I come here, I always learn something new. Your blog is beautiful, too. And wherever do you get all those awesome header pics? By far, one of my favorite stops of the day.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I was here earlier, but in the middle of a comment, had to leave. Thanks for the beautiful link to the music.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-84992824646990350792008-11-02T17:36:00.000-05:002008-11-02T17:36:00.000-05:00Gorgeous! You can send me a Bryn Terfel CD any da...Gorgeous! You can send me a Bryn Terfel CD any day. (: )<BR/><BR/>Another bass-baritone who I like quite a bit is Thomas Quasthoff. I heard him live once -- he had an entire audience of dour DC types in tears, which I can tell you doesn't happen much.<BR/><BR/>I also listened recently on YouTube to the great bass-baritone Robert Merrill and equally great tenor Jussi Bjorling sing a beautiful-beyond-description version of the duet from Bizet's "The Pearl Fishers." I'm now in the market for recordings of both of these great artists.A Concerned Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775285447324189098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-52297479316113397242008-11-02T15:53:00.000-05:002008-11-02T15:53:00.000-05:00Willow,The utube won't load for me. Rather than t...Willow,<BR/>The utube won't load for me. Rather than take your word, although I'm sure I'll be delighted to har him sing, I'll head over to the Utube sight and see if I can upload something by him.relrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030572981830789370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-34261401211485173962008-11-02T14:43:00.000-05:002008-11-02T14:43:00.000-05:00Willow, his voice is magnificent. I had not heard...Willow, his voice is magnificent. I had not heard of him before, believe it or not, but I am going to be finding out everything I can. I love baritones. My grandfather was a Captain in the British Army, and he also sang baritone in the choir. Hearing Bryn Terfel's voice reminded me a bit of hearing my grandfather singing in the house.<BR/><BR/>I see you are not a fan of Andrea Bocelli. Yay! :::applause::: I think he is the most over-rated singer ever! He is completely tone deaf. We have a wonderful tenor from BC called Ben Heppner who is infinitely superior Andrea Bocelli. Two of the most popular singers in the world are Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, and I cannot bear to listen to either of them. It makes me wonder if people really hear music, or just sort of listen to it.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for introducing me to the wonderful Bryn Terfel.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-82166409641336203802008-11-02T14:34:00.000-05:002008-11-02T14:34:00.000-05:00Lovely New Banner....and nice to see you are an Op...Lovely New Banner....and nice to see you are an Opera fan..so am I.<BR/>Great Post!The Dutchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417068949346419906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-7825206488186443242008-11-02T13:30:00.000-05:002008-11-02T13:30:00.000-05:00Willow, thanks for the introduction. I adore opera...Willow, thanks for the introduction. I adore opera.<BR/><BR/>Recently the neighbour who lived upstairs moved, and now I miss his practice sessions at 1 p.m. It was like being in heaven with my own opera singer. He does do performances at the Canadian Opera Caompany in Toronto, which now I have to pay for, but gladly.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-57632907517363949472008-11-02T13:17:00.000-05:002008-11-02T13:17:00.000-05:00That is lovely indeed. Thanks for the treat.That is lovely indeed. Thanks for the treat.spacedlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462723005560128474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-1486211847432829942008-11-02T12:31:00.001-05:002008-11-02T12:31:00.001-05:00Oh, Joe and I are huge fans of his! Thanks for th...Oh, Joe and I are huge fans of his! Thanks for the reminder--I may have to put something in Joe's Christmas stocking this year from this lad...he'd enjoy that!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80692716394900697202008-11-02T12:31:00.000-05:002008-11-02T12:31:00.000-05:00Can I just say I love your header!Can I just say I love your header!Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-86985056417314135962008-11-02T12:26:00.000-05:002008-11-02T12:26:00.000-05:00I LOVE your headcer!!!!!I LOVE your headcer!!!!!Jeane Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027843717050683473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-40543813813055955392008-11-02T11:43:00.001-05:002008-11-02T11:43:00.001-05:00Oh, and I meant to tell you that I am in love with...Oh, and I meant to tell you that I am in love with your new banner! What a delightful photograph. Somehow it reminds me of Christmas shopping.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-20177035049174796752008-11-02T11:43:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:43:00.000-05:00I have his version of Suo-Gan on my Ipod. Exquisi...I have his version of Suo-Gan on my Ipod. Exquisite. You definitely should start that fund. You need to see him perform live! <BR/><BR/>And, he's cute as a button as well.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-27880159350212060112008-11-02T11:42:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:42:00.000-05:00Andrea Bocelli? Well, no, actually I'm not a big f...Andrea Bocelli? Well, no, actually I'm not a big fan of his. He is very popular, though.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-12626355595071928972008-11-02T11:08:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:08:00.000-05:00I can't say I am a fan but I will listen to this l...I can't say I am a fan but I will listen to this later and report back.<BR/>Terrible isn't it as I live in Wales!<BR/>Do you like Andreas wotsisname, the blind singer? I love his voice,Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-58844515721760976542008-11-02T08:56:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:56:00.000-05:00Isn't he just a precious man? Yes, he's most cert...Isn't he just a precious man? Yes, he's most certainly up there on my list. Did you know that he was once harshly criticized because he canceled several performances so that he could be with his little boy who was having to undergo several painful operations on a broken finger? <BR/><BR/>That's a devoted daddy.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11179278237988549530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-21816835330635741732008-11-02T08:35:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:35:00.000-05:00Wow, that was the perfect thing to listen to this ...Wow, that was the perfect thing to listen to this morning before going to work.<BR/><BR/>Soothing!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you, and YES you have to go see him perform! Life is short, anything could happen. Do it!!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60363841612516767752008-11-02T08:34:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:34:00.000-05:00Love yr new banner. So sweet. Thanks for the int...Love yr new banner. So sweet. Thanks for the intro to this wonderful singer. I hav e an affinity for things Welsh. Yes, save yr pennies and see him in person. Be well, Sukisukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-1953521399800389162008-11-02T08:29:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:29:00.000-05:00Willow, Bt has always impressed me, apart of his s...Willow, Bt has always impressed me, apart of his singing and the tembre of his voice, with his perfect diction in a number of languages. A number of times I have confused his Lieder singing with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. His phrasing and enunciation is so perfect it brings the poetry to life.<BR/>Unfortunately I've never heard him live, but while there's life, there is hope.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-82001241200325463282008-11-02T08:27:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:27:00.000-05:00Nice song, Lady Willow...Iput it on my web-radio.....Nice song, Lady Willow...<BR/>Iput it on my web-radio...<BR/><BR/>http://82.127.58.79:8000/listen.pls<BR/><BR/>Have a good day Lady Willow !<BR/><BR/>P.S. Your new ahead is very beautiful...Webradiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865729926365127073noreply@blogger.com