When we sing with love, everything around us listens with joy.
I love singing. I'm no pro-level singer but over the past few years I've realized I've become better at it. Being good in singing is one of my dreams.
The Lebanese-Canadian soprano - currently winning rave reviews for her Violetta at the Royal Opera House - loves the Bee Gees, Maria Callas and Massenet. Vinyl or digital? As a modern gal, I find that the digital medium is the most convenient. I am constantly on the road and appreciate the practical and immediate nature of it. However, does anything compare to the sound of a vinyl record? I think not. My favourite song is one that was sung by my grandfather George when I was growing up and sung by my father now. It's called âRah halfak bel ghosn ya asfourâ and was originally sung by Wadih El-Safi, who was known as âFrank Sinatra of Lebanonâ. It is a gorgeous song which evokes great nostalgia for me. I found a recording of it on iTunes, and it appears to have been taken directly from a vinyl â the crackling sounds on the recording make me even more nostalgic. Continue reading...
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