Wolfgang Sawallisch used to say he could write a book called "Always Trouble With Singers," and this week at the Philadelphia Orchestra he would have had another citation. Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey (pictured) will replace Vinson Cole in this week's Mahler 8 performances by the orchestra. Cole withdrew due to illness, the orchestra announced.
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Getting somewhat off-topic, Jessica Duchen has this post with a headline aimed at fans of Vladimir Jurowski in Philly (direct BBC Radio 3 link of relevance here).
Posted by Geo. | April 29, 2008 9:52 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 21:52