• 1. Louis’ First Rigoletto – with the New York City Opera, in Burlington VT, 1959
    2024/04/24

    In this conversation, Louis talks about his first Rigoletto, in Burlington, Vermont, 1959.

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    36 分
  • 2. Louis to the Rescue – Last-minute Saves
    2024/04/24

    In this conversation, Louis recalls some last-minute saves that turned into triumphs, and talks about working with conductors, and about some of his favourite singers.

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    37 分
  • 3. Setting the Record Straight
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation, Louis shares his views on the teaching of singing, and talks about the different roles of voice teacher, a vocal coach, and an accompanist (or collaborative pianist).

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    30 分
  • 4. More Rigoletto Memories
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation, Louis reminisces about his five hundred and seven performances of Rigoletto, as well as the dangers of claques, the role of the prompter, and some unexpected moments on stage with Dame Joan Sutherland.

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    35 分
  • 5. Words of Wisdom from Operatic Legends
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation, Louis talks about good advice he received from the legendary Swedish tenor, Jussi Björling, and about how he discovered his own vocal technique, which kept his career going for years.

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    36 分
  • 6. Lost in Translation – and Sensory Issues
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation: Louis' thoughts on operas in translation, on intonation (good and bad), and about some of the hazards he had to negotiate on stage.

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    36 分
  • 7. A Dangerous Occupation: Mishaps and Voice Issues
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation, Louis shares stories of some memorable onstage mishaps.

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    35 分
  • 8. Career Paths
    2024/04/20

    In this conversation, Louis discusses the career path for young singers, how to work with record companies and agents, and how to calm an unruly audience.

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    37 分