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June 6, 1980: With the skill of a surgeon, Martin Bernheimer dissects a performance by operatic sensation Luciano Pavarotti (d. 2007). “He conquered. He came. He sang. In that order,” Bernheimer says. Notice that in return for agreeing to use a dress rehearsal as a preview, Pavarotti demanded that protege Madelyn Renee replace Diana Soviero as Mimi for one performance. Soviero was understandably upset and told Bernheimer: "I hope I never see San Diego again.”
You knew “La Boheme” had its U.S. premiere in Los Angeles, right? (Oct. 14, 1897). |
“The Blue Lagoon” premieres. Brooke Shields got a Razzie for this stinker.
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Indeed, those were the days! Of witty, pointed reviews that cut through the pork of publicity. Of stubborn integrity in the face of heavy-handed arts managements. Of independence from journalistic accommodation. Alas, a different world from much of today’s journalism.
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