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This channel was created to host the artistry offered by Charles Roe, Calvin Simmons, Martial Singer, James Massengale, and Henrietta Pelta in the Festival of Learning and Performing. We are grateful to Susan Brenner, Founder, for sharing archive videos from the Festival's early years.
Martial Singher coaches"Deh, vieni, non tardar"
Martial Singher coaches "Deh, vieni, non tardar"
Accompanist: James Massengale
From Le Nozze di Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1786)
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, based on the play, La folle journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro by Pierre Auguste Beaumarchais (1784)
Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978
Here at last is the moment
I will enjoy without worries
In the arms of my beloved!
Timid concerns, leave my breast!
Do not return to disturb my delight!
Oh, how it seems that the comfort of this spot,
this earth and sky, respond to my amorous fire.
How the Night encourages my indiscretion!
Come, don't delay, beautiful Joy!
Come here, where Love calls you
While Night's torch does not yet glow in Heaven,
While the air is dark and the world is silent.
Here the brook murmurs, here the air is playful
And with a gentle whisper, revives the heart.
Here the little flowers laugh and the grass is cool.
All things entice the pleasures of Love.
Come, my Darling, among these hidden branches.
Come, come, I want to crown your forehead with roses.
Exsultate! Productions is proud to host the video archives of the FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING. The Festival was created in the early 1970's by Susan Brenner to give young singers the opportunity to work with master artists, and apply their knowledge by performing in the community. Classes were open to the public and encompassed the interpretation of opera, art song, operetta and musical theater, as well as movement and physical conditioning. Classes with Charles Roe, Calvin Simmons, and Martial Singher were videotaped for the Festival's archives, allowing new audiences to be inspired and enriched by the great teaching that is the legacy of Susan Brenner.
Martial Singher (1904-1990) debuted at the Paris Opera in 1930, and at the Metropolitan Opera in 1943, where Virgil Thomson wrote of his "incomparable elegance" and "perfection of vocal style." He sang for 12 seasons at the Met, also appearing with the opera companies of Chicago and San Francisco, with leading orchestras, and in recital. He taught at Mannes College of Music, the Curtis Institute, and Music Academy of the West, and received the order of Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 1983 he published "An Interpretive Guide to Operatic Arias."
Accompanist: James Massengale
From Le Nozze di Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1786)
Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, based on the play, La folle journée, ou le Mariage de Figaro by Pierre Auguste Beaumarchais (1784)
Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978
Here at last is the moment
I will enjoy without worries
In the arms of my beloved!
Timid concerns, leave my breast!
Do not return to disturb my delight!
Oh, how it seems that the comfort of this spot,
this earth and sky, respond to my amorous fire.
How the Night encourages my indiscretion!
Come, don't delay, beautiful Joy!
Come here, where Love calls you
While Night's torch does not yet glow in Heaven,
While the air is dark and the world is silent.
Here the brook murmurs, here the air is playful
And with a gentle whisper, revives the heart.
Here the little flowers laugh and the grass is cool.
All things entice the pleasures of Love.
Come, my Darling, among these hidden branches.
Come, come, I want to crown your forehead with roses.
Exsultate! Productions is proud to host the video archives of the FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING. The Festival was created in the early 1970's by Susan Brenner to give young singers the opportunity to work with master artists, and apply their knowledge by performing in the community. Classes were open to the public and encompassed the interpretation of opera, art song, operetta and musical theater, as well as movement and physical conditioning. Classes with Charles Roe, Calvin Simmons, and Martial Singher were videotaped for the Festival's archives, allowing new audiences to be inspired and enriched by the great teaching that is the legacy of Susan Brenner.
Martial Singher (1904-1990) debuted at the Paris Opera in 1930, and at the Metropolitan Opera in 1943, where Virgil Thomson wrote of his "incomparable elegance" and "perfection of vocal style." He sang for 12 seasons at the Met, also appearing with the opera companies of Chicago and San Francisco, with leading orchestras, and in recital. He taught at Mannes College of Music, the Curtis Institute, and Music Academy of the West, and received the order of Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 1983 he published "An Interpretive Guide to Operatic Arias."
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Martial Singher coaches "Ebben, ne andrò lontana"
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Martial Singher coaches "Ebben, ne andrò lontana" Accompanist: James Massengale From La Wally by Alfredo Catalani (1892) Libretto by Luigi Illica, based on a novel by Wilhelmine von Hillern (1875) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 Well, then, I will go far away, like the echo of the holy churchbell, There, to the white snow, among the golden clouds. There, wher...
Martial Singher coaches "Je dis que, rien ne m'épouvante"
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Martial Singher coaches "Je dis que, rien ne m'épouvante" Accompanist: James Massengale From Carmen by Georges Bizet (1875) Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on the story by Prosper Mérimée (1845) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 This is the camp of the smugglers. He is here! I will see him, and without trembling, I will accomplish the task h...
Martial Singher coaches "Robert, toi que j'aime"
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Martial Singher coaches "Robert, toi que j'aime" Accompanist: James Massengale From Robert le Diable by Giacomo Meyerbeer (1831) Libretto by Eugène Scribe and Casimir Delavigne after the medieval legend Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 Robert, you, whom I love, to whom I gave my faith, You see my terror. Have mercy on yourself, and mercy on me! What? Does your...
Martial Singher coaches "Stridono lassù"
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Martial Singher coaches "Stridono lassù" Accompanist: James Massengale From Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo (1892 ) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 He had such fire in his eyes! I looked down for fear he would read my secret thoughts. Oh! If he had discovered me, brute that he is! But that's enough now. These are fearful thoughts, and fairy-tales! Oh, what b...
Martial Singher coaches "Cruda sorte"
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Martial Singher coaches "Cruda sorte" Accompanist: James Massengale From L'Italiana in Algeri by Gioacchino Rossini (1813) Libretto by Angelo Anelli, based on his earlier libretto Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 Cruel fate! Tyrannical Love! This is the reward for my devotion. There is no horror, terror, or trouble As great as what I am suffering inside. For y...
Martial Singher coaches "Vissi d'arte"
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Martial Singher coaches "Vissi d'arte" Accompanist: James Massengale Singer: Carole Dray From Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (1900) Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa based on the play, La Tosca, by Victorien Sardou (1887) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 I lived a life of Art, of Love. I never harmed a living soul. I have quietly aided all the sufferers ...
Martial Singher coaches "Vedrai, carino"
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Martial Singher coaches "Vedrai, carino" Accompanist: James Massengale From Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1787) Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, based on the play El Burlador de Sevilla y el Convidado de Piedra by Tirso de Molina (c. 1630) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1978 You will see, my dearest, What a fine remedy I will give you if you behave! It's ...
Martial Singher coaches "Un bel dì"
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Martial Singher coaches "Un bel dì" Accompanist: James Massengale From Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini (1904) Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on the short story "Madame Butterfly" by John Luther Long (1898) and the novel, Madame Chrysanthème, by Pierro Loti (1887) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 One fine day, we'll see a thread of smoke ...
Martial Singher coaches "Mandoline" (Fauré)
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Martial Singher coaches "Mandoline" Accompanist: James Massengale Singer: Hector Vasquez From Mélodies de Venise by Gabriel Fauré (1891) Poem from Fêtes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1869) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 The singers of serenades and their beautiful listeners Exchange light words under the singing branches. There is Tircis, and there's Aminte, And t...
Martial Singher coaches "L'amerò"
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Martial Singher coaches "L'amerò, sarò costante" Accompanist: James Massengale Singer: Cheryl Stoltz From Il Re Pastore by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1775) Libretto by Metastasio Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 Friend, I perceive my happiness. You needn't tell me to love my bride. I already love her so much that, without her, I would not wish to reign. I will love...
Martial Singher coaches "Depuis le jour"
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Martial Singher coaches "Depuis le jour" Accompanist: James Massengale From Louise by Gustave Charpentier (1900) Libretto by the composer Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 Since the day I gave myself It seems my destiny has blossomed. I think I'm dreaming beneath an enchanted sky, My soul still intoxicated with your first kiss. What a beautiful life! My dream was ...
Martial Singher coaches "Vision fugitive"
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Martial Singher coaches "Vision fugitive" Accompanist: James Massengale From Hérodiade by Jules Massenet (1884) Libretto by Paul Millet and Nenri Grémont, based on the novella Hérodias by Gustave Flaubert (1877) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 This potion could give me such a dream! I could see her again, Contemplate her beauty. The promised that I would see div...
Martial Singher coaches "Voi lo sapete"
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Martial Singher coaches "Voi lo sapete" Accompanist: James Massengale From Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni (1890) Libretto by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti and Guido Menasci, based on the short story by Giovanni Verga (1880) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, 1983 You know, O Mamma, that before going to be a soldier Turiddu had sworn eternal faithfulness to Lola. H...
Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" (Part 3 of 3)
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Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" Accompanist: James Massengale From Un Ballo in Maschera by Giuseppe Verdi (1858) Libretto by Antonio Somma based on the play, Gustave III by Eugène Scribe (1833) Archive video from THE FESTIVAL OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING, c. 1983 Get up. I will let you see your son again. There, in shadow and silence, hide from me your blushes and your shame. I should not blame ...
Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" (Part 2 of 3)
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Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" (Part 2 of 3)
Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" (Part 1 of 3)
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Martial Singher coaches "Eri tu" (Part 1 of 3)
Susan Brenner introduces Martial Singher and James Massengale
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Susan Brenner introduces Martial Singher and James Massengale
Calvin Simmons coaches "Nemico della patria" (Part 2 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Nemico della patria" (Part 2 of 2)
Calvin Simmons coaches "Nemico della patria" (Part 1 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Nemico della patria" (Part 1 of 2)
Calvin Simmons coaches "Ebben, ne andro lontana" (Part 2 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Ebben, ne andro lontana" (Part 2 of 2)
Calvin Simmons coaches "Ebben, ne andrò lontana" (Part 1 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Ebben, ne andrò lontana" (Part 1 of 2)
Calvin Simmons coaches "Quel guardo il cavaliere" (Part 2 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Quel guardo il cavaliere" (Part 2 of 2)
Calvin Simmons coaches "Quel guardo, il cavaliere" (Part 1 of 2)
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Calvin Simmons coaches "Quel guardo, il cavaliere" (Part 1 of 2)
Charles Roe coaches the Italian Street Song
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Charles Roe coaches the Italian Street Song
Charles Roe coaches "It's a Grand Night for Singing"
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Charles Roe coaches "It's a Grand Night for Singing"
Charles Roe coaches "Yours is My Heart Alone"
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Charles Roe coaches "Yours is My Heart Alone"
Charles Roe coaches "Glitter and Be Gay" (2 of 2)
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Charles Roe coaches "Glitter and Be Gay" (2 of 2)
Who is the singer?
They doesn’t know any Italian style
He needs to work on his diction, its interfering with the light and playful spirit of the serenade. Italian has a more staccato sound than English.
Oh, my a true blast from the past!! I've never seen this clip before until today when my dearest friend who studied w/ Mr. Singher, sent this to me. This was so long ago, but I still remember what a wonderful experience & opportunity it was to work on Depuis w/ Mr. Singher... I was quite fortunate to participate in 3 different Master Classes w/ the Festival of Learning! Susan Brenner was always so kind & wonderful to me! God bless your kind heart & love for young singers! You were a treasure & so important for Orange County musicians/singers during this time...forever grateful!! XO KJC
excellent voice!
He is a lyric tenor not a character tenor.
Who is the singer? He hasn’t been credited.
What a lovely, elegant and very musical lyric soprano! Has she made a career, we probably don't know ... Phrasing is also rather good. Excellent reference to Régine Crespin who destroyed her voice completely ...
Maestro Singher was amazing! So many singers who conduct master classes should find some inspiration here!
Singher would be a fabulous coach on interpretation (and could well fix some vocal hiccups)!
I studied at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara when Monsieur Singher was on the faculty. Though I never worked with him he made a great impression on me as being an impeccably dressed and elegant gentleman. This video confirms that impression.
Beautiful coaching!
Who’s the tenor please?!
Such a gorgeous voice!
I saw him do a masterclasa in Kansas City about this time, and had a chance to meet and talk with him. Sweet and classy man. His singing is extremely French, which isnt my taste. He told me he was actually probably a tenor, but had a greater career as a baritone ,so he was grateful
"Calvi"was a briefly dear friend. Over that fateful weekend, I dreamt of him bobbing up and down in the waters. I knew nothing of "it" until the papers screamed the news ...he was conducting at the MET that summer ...and we both resided in the now demolished Mayflower Hotel on CPW, NYC. RIP Great Genius!!!
Thank you for writing. Though poorly lit, these videos captured Calvin's extraordinary skill, warmth, and humor as well as his superb teaching. If you are still in touch with any of his other colleagues, or especially with his family, please let them know. All our efforts to find them were unsuccessful.
Calvin’s my Great-Uncle… my granny passed away in 2018 at 90… one of the thing she wished for was a foundation in his name… bringing her wish to life…I just started a foundation in his name to give music instruments 🎹 🥁 🎸 to the youth ♥️
That's my cousin!
its nice for a change to see someone learning, on their way to achieve a good tone etc. Other masterclasses mostly have amazing singers and you cant really hear anything wrong unless you are a pro
Thank you! That was our objective in publishing the class sessions.
Who's the student ?
Your question is understandable, but our purpose is to share the great teaching that has been captured in these video clips. A master class situation is not a performance, and we will not publish the name of any singer without his or her consent. Those who have given permission are identified in the notes of their sessions; if others come forward, we will be happy to add their names.
Ok. Thank you. I was just curious to see more of his further work. Thank you very much for posting these precious videos
My uncle, Stephan Hewko
Nice joke at 9:00 (about tenors) :D
what`s the name of the singer, with that beautiful voice?
These archive videos were published more than 30 years after the master classes took place, and most of the singers could not be reached. Those who consented to be identified are named in the descriptions. We will be happy to post the names of any additional singers who come forward.
@@ExsultateProductions Oh my, I've never heard this clip until today when my dearest friend sent this to me!! I so admired Susan & all she did for me & many young singers in Orange County!!
I found quite absurd is the fact you don't mention the name of the singers which he work there!!! Some are amazing voice voice and souls! Others quite boring... Would be great see how this Master classe reflect on them life !!!!!
These archived Master Class sessions are published in order to share great teaching with a wider audience. Please enjoy the rich knowledge of vocal technique and interpretation offered by Mr. Singher. Respecting that the learning process is not a finished performance, we ask that no singer be judged.
this is a talent not to be instructed as having done anything wrong. more interpretive instruction was needed here. as a leader in a master class you offer interpretive instruction and you COMMEND this performer for all the good in his singing, you call out everything the performer did well. Great performance by this singer. from here, it's just acting to get to perfection.
This is such a popular and famous tenor aria that it amazes me that there are virtually no coaching videos like this on CZcams. Thanks for the post!
+Jeremy Masters - Please pardon the late response, but you're very welcome. We're lucky the sessions were recorded.
iNRESPONSE TO THE PERSON WHO POSTED ABOUT GETTING THESE VIDEOS TO cALVIN'S FAMILY. cONTACT sAN fRANCISCO oPERA.
Brilliant coaching. Toured for two years (ABOUT FOUR CENTURIES AGO! With Western Opera (out of San Francisco Opera) when Calvin was one of our conductors. Became great friends with him and learned More about music, performing and how to handle any situation in the arts or life than anywhere else in my experience. I think I sang about 75 performances with him in the pit...always he supported, challenged and encouraged me. THIS WAS A great TALENT.
Thank you for your post. We are grateful that this glimpse of his brilliance was preserved. If you have any way of contacting his family, please bring the videos to their attention.
ExsultateProductions Perhaps a silly suggestion but, well intended...have you contacted anyone at San Francisco Opera? It is entirely possible that someone there might have information about the whereabouts of Calvin's parents if they are still alive.
Wish they hadn't cut him off in the end, great stuff.
He was an amazing teacher, but would often get frustrated when he knew I had been lazy. The first time I sang this song in a lesson, he let me finish, praised me for what I did right, then said, "It was very beautiful, but you would never be mistaken for a native." We spent the next 45 minutes working on my French. He and my Dad made me the singer I am today. Loved that man!
Thank you very much, a great conductor, great coaching. And he did such a tenor moment ahahha
Thank you for sharing the work of M. Singher, truly a great gentleman of The Art.
These clips of singers in development have been posted so that a wider audience may benefit from observing the teaching. Please look elsewhere for professional performances.
By chance do you know where we could contact any of Calvin Simmons' family? We're sure they would want to see the videos, but no one we've spoken with in Oakland knows how to reach them.
Wow. Random youtube find! I knew Calvin with the Opera Theater of St. Louis. Wonderful, funny man. And such long fingers. His loss was tragic.
What an amazing man !!
I have permission to list the names of singers I was able to contact. The other clips are posted without credits in order to publish the master classes without compromising the singers' privacy.
I don't find the name of this tenor given in the info under the video. Who is this?
You are very welcome. We are so pleased that great teaching lives on!
thank you for putting this on! it is a great help in studying the song. i learned a lot. thanks again!
This guy is awesome! What a voice!
Our objective in posting the sessions is to provide a platform for sharing the work of great teachers with students at various levels of development. Most of the singers were quite young at the time they participated in the master classes, and did so as part of the learning process, not as practiced professionals.
So much truth in his words!
Priceless, thank you very much!!
wonderful.ty!!
Unfortunately the videotape ran out at that point. It is a shame, but I try to look at it as a glass half full.
thanks for all the great videos,i love this mans artistry.
video finished during the best bit.shame.
No glitches this time! It would be great to learn more about the Festival, such as where it was held, dates of recordings, names of students, whether they ever made careers and if so some details. I'd love to buy good copies of these master classes. Calvin Simmons was a good friend and I've seen or heard no mention of him since news of his tragic passing broke in 1982. These videos are thus a major discovery for me. Thanks for making them viewable!
Susan Brenner regularly arranged master classes with renowned singers, teachers, and accompanists for her students. In 1979 she incorporated the nonprofit Festival of Learning and Performing and made classes available to all singers in the community. Until the corporation was dissolved in 1995, she raised funds and produced events while maintaining her own teaching activity. In those days most people did not have access to video equipment. One of the singers was involved in television production and arranged to record four sessions for Mrs. Brenner. She left the tapes in my care, never imagining that one day technology would make it possible to share them with people all over the world. I am honored to preserve her legacy of love for great vocal literature and great artistry. No one could have foreseen that Calvin Simmons would be lost to us so soon. I have attempted to locate his family without success, and will be grateful if you can draw the videos to their attention. Calvin's matchless spirit, talent and humor transcend the darkness in the auditorium and continue to inspire and amaze. Most of the students could not be reached for permission to be identified.
It now plays to half way through, then stops. Is there any way I could purchase everything of Calvin Simmons? He was a personal friend and this is the first I have seen or heard of him since his untimely passing in 1982. It is the middle of the night where I am so I must get some sleep now.
Thanks. Will do.
I'm sorry to hear of your difficulty. I've had a similar problem on other channels from time to time. I just checked this clip and it played all the way for me. Perhaps if you pause it until it's fully loaded, it will play through smoothly. Let me know.
gets stuck after a few moments and we lose the rest.