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Julius Rudel (1921-2014)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: In memory of the titanic Viennese conductor and impresario, who passed away yesterday at 93, here’s a clip of the Hotel Transylvanie gambling scene from Jules Massenet’s Manon, from a rare 1977 New York City Opera telecast. … Continue reading →

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes:   …Ultra Violet, née Isabelle Collin Dufresne, pictured at right with Viva and Andy Warhol (1935-2014)

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Song Du Jour

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “You Don’t Know Me”, performed by Jerry Vale, aka Genaro Louis Vitaliano (1930-2014). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_ovCJdCv2w

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: …Shirley Temple Black (1928-2014)

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Quote Du Jour

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “First, any sound worth making must be a beautiful one.” –Italian conductor Claudio Abbado (1933-2014)

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