Renee Fleming mourns her teacher
NewsMany American singers lament the passing of the voice teacher Patricia Misslin, who taught at Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory and Bard College.
Renee Fleming writes:
A heavy heart today. Patricia Misslin was so important in my life as a young singer. Not only an inspiration and excellent teacher, but a phenomenal musician. She pushed me to develop my musicianship, as she built my voice on the basis of a healthy technique. Early in my freshman year, she worked with me every day, so I could prepare Bach’s B Minor Mass. Her investment in her students’ talents and lives changed us for the better. Her weekly masterclass taught us how magnificently different the human voice is for each individual and what a challenge it is to teach voice. We listened to music and to other singers, often and in great abundance. She instilled in me a sense of adventure with repertoire, assigning challenging new music and ensemble material – that was an essential part of my growth.
Thank you, Patricia. I was so fortunate to land with you at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY.
Here is a picture of Gene Scheer and I with Pat.
…with Me and Pat.
Glad you saw that as well. I can maybe understand when an educated person makes that particular error while speaking, but it is inexcusable in writing, especially for an experienced public person. It’s just grating on the ear.
Sadly, we hear the I/me problem more and more, especially in scripted television programs, and not just for effect.
Even in Renee’s grief you’re bothered by colloquial American English usage.
With Pat and me
Option:
“Here is a picture of Gene Sheen and I and Pat” ?
Nope…you wouldn’t say “Here is a picture of I”.
All prepositions govern a personal pronoun in the objective case between you and me but not you and I. Who is Renee Feming – a Femenco dancer?
Teachers are the most important, the most revered people in classical music, yet they rarely have any financial security, or sustenance for their old age, thus having to work until they drop, if they are able to still get students. The only option open, if you can get in, is the Actor’s Fund Home.
Can you please correct her name? It is Fleming!!!!! The quality of journalism today
Yes, i hate also the Modern Opera after I was in Opera House Zürich.
IT was Zauber Flute von Mozart
The Team hast Not präsented the Idea of Mozart and i will go never again to any Modern Opera.