Grammy-winning soprano made her Tucson audience feel like family at intimate, emotional recital that included a few surprises.
Cathalena E. Burch When folks recall internationally acclaimed soprano Angel Blue's Arizona debut recital, they might not remember every song she sang at Holsclaw Hall on Saturday, April 1.
When she sang the text, borrowed from the Statue of Liberty , she reminded us of a time in American society when those words held promise for those seeking a better life. Blue broke the so-called fourth wall at Saturday's recital, inviting the audience into her world. She told us stories of learning hymns like Bob Gibson's'"You Can Tell the World" and the spiritual"Deep River" from her preacher father and devoutly faithful grandmother. When she sang those songs punctuated with spirited hallelujas, she made you feel like you were in the middle of a raucous tent revival.
Blue's recital was presented by Arizona Opera as part of the Tucson Desert Song Festival, which added a spring leg to the winter festival to accommodate Blue's schedule. Anchel, who has known Blue for a decade but had never sang with her, showed off his powerfully deep, dark voice and wonderful sense of humor when he sang an aria from"Magic Flute." Then he and Blue sang"Happy Days are Here Again" as a duet.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gas prices rise across Tucson as some Circle Ks run out of fuelStatewide, gas prices have increased 74 cents in a month and are 39 cents lower than the same time last year when prices approached all-time highs.
Read more »
Rusty Wallace Experience coming to Tucson SpeedwayDustin Jones grew up racing in Tucson. He met his wife, Kelly, while racing. On this evening, their fifteen year old daughter, Kiersten, is taking the wheel as she qualifies for a tuck race around Tucson Speedway. Now, Dustin wants others to mash the gas.
Read more »
Deaths in southern ArizonaThe deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.
Read more »
Trans Day of Visibility rally held outside Tucson City HallHundreds of protestors gathered outside of Tucson City Hall Friday to condemn legislation they say would endanger members of the LGBTQ+ community. The protest was one of many held across the country on March 31, which has been coined Transgender…
Read more »
Tucson's Splash Pads open this weekendAll six splash pads owned by the City of Tucson will open Saturday, April 1. The splash pads will be open on April 1- Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Read more »
Today's Tucson weather forecast: April 1Get a glimpse of what the weather in Tucson will be like today and how it compares to previous years:
Read more »