Divamensch

The 1971 Tony awards were head-to-head between two shows in many of the musical categories - - No, No, Nannette versus Company. Diva: No, No, Nannette Mensch: Company No, No, Nannette is pure nostalgic escapism. Lots of color and feathers and tap dancing. Company still has plenty of pizzazz but it examines real issues confronting people in contemporary society.

I was saddened to read in The NY Times this morning that English soprano Felicity Lott had died at the age of 79. I was especially sad that I never got to hear her in person. She had a clean, clear voice and refined musical intelligence that was perfect for the Mozart, Strauss, and song repertoire. She had an early affinity for the French language and was particularly effective in French songs. Coincidentally I just watched a DVD of her performing Poulenc's one-woman opera La