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Post by Carl LaFong on Mar 7, 2017 23:34:41 GMT
The very first post in the history of this board:
"Sumi Jo is the finest opera voice .. if you don't agree with me you're just wrong."
Hard to think of a less auspicious start to any discussion forum! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 0:45:16 GMT
The very first post in the history of this board: "Sumi Jo is the finest opera voice .. if you don't agree with me you're just wrong." Hard to think of a less auspicious start to any discussion forum! :-) Passions run wild in the world of opera.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 8, 2017 1:49:22 GMT
She. Is. The. Best. Period. Well, the capitalization of each word combined with the full stops has me convinced. lol I go with what works!!
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 8, 2017 1:50:26 GMT
The very first post in the history of this board: "Sumi Jo is the finest opera voice .. if you don't agree with me you're just wrong." Hard to think of a less auspicious start to any discussion forum! :-) It is a simple statement of fact. I wasn't attempting to encourage discussion but to foster an education.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 8, 2017 1:50:51 GMT
The very first post in the history of this board: "Sumi Jo is the finest opera voice .. if you don't agree with me you're just wrong." Hard to think of a less auspicious start to any discussion forum! :-) Passions run wild in the world of opera. God dammit you take that back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Mar 8, 2017 16:25:10 GMT
Let me rephrase: it's not an opinion most opera fans I've encountered hold. Even a quick google search of "greatest opera sopranos" will show you that Sumi's is not a common name you'll find listed. Where the hell did you get THAT from? And you're basing this on WHAT, exactly, besides your opinion? It is due to overt racism that some lists leave her name off. She. Is. The. Best. Period. Then please explain why Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman regularly appear on such lists. Or I just have a different idea of what counts as an angelic voice. BTW, I've not said that I'm not "moved" by Sumi Jo. Me saying "I've heard better" isn't saying that at all. I think she's very good. I just think you're grossly overrating her.
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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Mar 8, 2017 16:27:28 GMT
I went through most of THIS BOX SET last year, so I won't be forgetting her name anytime soon. Incredible voice. It's very close between her, Flagstad, Sutherland, and Callas for my favorite. They're all such different talents, though: Flagstad for the incomparable power, Sutherland for impeccable technique, Callas for depth of interpretation, and Tebaldi for unmatched beauty. Cheers for the box set rec. 66 discs!!! :-) Sadly (or maybe luckily) it's not available to stream on Spotify or Qobuz. The latter do have a 2 disc highlights package though: play.qobuz.com/album/0002894782200Yeah, it's a big investment, but really a bargain considering it contains all of her Decca recordings (AFAIK) and is rather a bargain about ~$3 an opera.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 9, 2017 11:24:57 GMT
It is due to overt racism that some lists leave her name off. She. Is. The. Best. Period. Then please explain why Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman regularly appear on such lists. Or I just have a different idea of what counts as an angelic voice. BTW, I've not said that I'm not "moved" by Sumi Jo. Me saying "I've heard better" isn't saying that at all. I think she's very good. I just think you're grossly overrating her. If you're content being an unrefined trogladite, far be it for me to take it from you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 11:48:38 GMT
Then please explain why Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman regularly appear on such lists. Or I just have a different idea of what counts as an angelic voice. BTW, I've not said that I'm not "moved" by Sumi Jo. Me saying "I've heard better" isn't saying that at all. I think she's very good. I just think you're grossly overrating her. If you're content being an unrefined trogladite, far be it for me to take it from you. So now a difference of opinion although respectful, makes you call another member an unrefined troglodite? Tsk, tsk...
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 9, 2017 13:03:54 GMT
If you're content being an unrefined trogladite, far be it for me to take it from you. So now a difference of opinion although respectful, makes you call another member an unrefined troglodite? Tsk, tsk... i am forced through such tactics, to defend the honour of Sumi....The. Best. There. Is.!!!! I am sorry you had to witness it but a lady's honour is at stake.
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Post by general313 on Mar 9, 2017 15:42:32 GMT
So now a difference of opinion although respectful, makes you call another member an unrefined troglodite? Tsk, tsk... i am forced through such tactics, to defend the honour of Sumi....The. Best. There. Is.!!!! I am sorry you had to witness it but a lady's honour is at stake. I heard that Lady Dulcinea del Toboso was even better.
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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Mar 9, 2017 17:06:41 GMT
I now suspect Jaguar is that rarest of breeds: a classical music troll.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 9, 2017 18:23:10 GMT
I now suspect Jaguar is that rarest of breeds: a classical music troll. Oh for Christs sake....you really are humourless!
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 9, 2017 18:23:29 GMT
i am forced through such tactics, to defend the honour of Sumi....The. Best. There. Is.!!!! I am sorry you had to witness it but a lady's honour is at stake. I heard that Lady Dulcinea del Toboso was even better. You LIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Eva Yojimbo on Mar 9, 2017 18:56:42 GMT
I now suspect Jaguar is that rarest of breeds: a classical music troll. Oh for Christs sake....you really are humourless! This would imply you're trying to be funny.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 19:09:06 GMT
Oh for Christs sake....you really are humourless! This would imply you're trying to be funny. I actually found both your post and his reaction funny. The Dulcinea del Toboso one is even funnier. I believe that yeah, there is a lot of tongue-in-cheek going on here.
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Post by general313 on Mar 9, 2017 19:50:07 GMT
The Dulcinea del Toboso one is even funnier. Thanks!
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 9, 2017 20:59:16 GMT
This would imply you're trying to be funny. I actually found both your post and his reaction funny. The Dulcinea del Toboso one is even funnier. I believe that yeah, there is a lot of tongue-in-cheek going on here. someone gets it. I find it so laughable how people can't tolerate differing opinions. They are so invested in their beliefs and while we all like to promote ourselves as open to new ideas and experiances, so few actualy are. I love Sumi's voice. For me, nothing is finer. I really don't care what anyone else thinks of her. Love her, hate her, be indifferent....none of it matters a hoot to me one bit. But I do love to watch people panic as their beliefs are challenged.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2017 0:09:55 GMT
But I do love to watch people panic as their beliefs are challenged. Erm... this did come across as a bit... trollish.
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Post by Jaguar on Mar 10, 2017 2:08:27 GMT
But I do love to watch people panic as their beliefs are challenged. Erm... this did come across as a bit... trollish. Not really. everyone does it once in a while. you have too I'll wager.
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