Word: minstrell
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...rest of the pieces were relatively unfamiliar: minnesong, Shubert songs, and works for the guitar. In explaining his program Dyer-Bennett defined himself as "not a balladeer but a minstrel: a musical entertainer who sings the accompaniment of a stringed instrument." One standard of a ministrel's success is whether he leaves his audience wanting one more song; that is what Dyer-Bennett...
...part of the gypsy minstrel, Manrico, Gino Sinimberghi has a warm and clear tenor. Azucena, Manrico's mother, is sung with intensity and dramatic power by Gianna Pederzini. Supporting singers Enzo Mascherni and Vittorina Colonnello also have fine, well-controlled voices. The orchestra and chorus of the Rome Opera House completes the first-rate group of artists which makes "II Trovatore" at least a musical success...
...vote calculated to insulate backsliders against the hoots of their Irish constituents), and the world was left once more with the larger problems of international life. But there was no denying that it had been a fine, nostalgic performance, though a little cracked-something like John McCormack singing "The minstrel boy to the war is gone" on a record which had been in the attic since...
...ensemble, which will be making its first appearance in this vicinity, will be led by Safford Cape. Included in the 12 man group will be five singers and performers on the viol, lute, recorder, and the minstrel's harp...
Black faces will be on parade tonight in Sanders Theater when the Harvard University Male Employees Mutual Benefit Association presents the second in a series of minstrel shows started...