Britten got excited, but…
mainAn utterly hilarious interview with the brilliant countertenor (and mimic) James Bowman:
‘Albert came up for cuddles. He was full of fleas.’
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Lovely.
(Am I spoiling anything if I reveal that “Albert” is a cat?)
Thanks so much. This is wonderful ! Was there any more ?
The story of the modern french opera is hilarious.
I was deputy stage manager at the ROH and was working there at the general dress rehearsal of ‘Taverner’. I don’t remember any mistake with the house tabs, but I do remember how insecure and nervous Ray Herincx was with having to sing from high on the ferris wheel which was the set’s main feature. But he was nervous about performing generally. Even as Escamillo. James Bowman, on the other hand, was gloriously confident about everything, musical or otherwise.
Norman, thank you for posting. Delightful!
Thank you Chris and Lucy of Wildplum Arts for the video.
I had the immense pleasure of working with James Bowman on Toby Robertson’s lovely production of Midsummer Night’s Dream for Scottish Opera way back in 1972. He was made for the role and such fun!
“Sweeter than Roses” — the Decca recording he mentions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r1eIeVq7is
Sweet, indeed.
This is pure delight.
I’m impressed with his CD collection!!
Pity he’s grander than the Queen and Callas together – but, then…