So, hello everyone. After a bit of a hiatus, MasterClass Lady is back in action. And, what better way to start the New Year, albeit belatedly, than by treating you to Adam Lambert’s abbreviated version of the opera classic, Nessun Dorma. In a word or two or three – it. is. magnificent. This talented singer […]
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MasterClass Monday: Marcio Donaldson Sings Inseparable On American Idol Top 24 Solo Performance Show
April 16, 2018 
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Thank Heavens for Facebook Friends (Bob rocks) for recommending Marcio Donaldson’s performance on last evening’s American Idol Top 24. I was busy watching Homeland. American Idol, on the other hand, was in DVR mode. But, believe you me, after Marcio’s outstanding performance I will be tuning in live from here on in. This guy is […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part Three: Teen POP Idol David Cassidy
November 27, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part Three: Teen POP Idol David Cassidy
On November 21st, 2017, Teen pop star David Cassidy died from organ failure. But, that is not the whole story: “On February 20, 2017, Cassidy announced that he was living with dementia, the condition that his mother suffered from at the end of her life. He retired from performing in early 2017 when the condition […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part Two: Russian Operatic Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky
November 27, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part Two: Russian Operatic Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky
Look at that face. How charismatic is this talented man? This face could have graced the pages of fashion magazines or illuminated the silver screen through a career in the movies.. But, sometimes, how one looks pales in comparison to how one sounds. And for Russian Operatic Superstar Dimitri Hvorostovsky, this statement became all too […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part One: Canadian Musical Theatre Star Gregory Cross
November 27, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Celebrating The Musical Legacy Of Three Singers Who Left Us All Too Soon During This Past Week: Part One: Canadian Musical Theatre Star Gregory Cross
This week, we lost three phenomenal singers, each noted for their outstanding work in different genres of vocal music. The first, pictured above with me, is the wonderfully talented and genuinely charismatic Gregory Cross. We were musical colleagues and shared so many musical memories together that it hurts me to write each word of this […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Carrie Underwood’s Emotional And Moving Musical Tribute To Late Country Music Stars And The Victims In The Las Vegas Tragedy
November 13, 2017 4 Comments
There are not too many performances capable of stopping everyone in their tracks and giving one pause. However, at the 51st Country Music Association Awards which aired on Wednesday, November 8th, the talented and charismatic Carrie Underwood did just that when she memorialized not only deceased Country Music Stars Troy Gentry, Glen Campbell and Don […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Kelly Clarkson Dazzles With Whole Lotta Woman From Her New CD – Meaning Of Life
November 6, 2017 2 Comments
There is no one quite like Kelly Clarkson, is there? The Original American Idol rose to stardom and never ceased control of her own special. brand of music. She is not only a brilliant vocalist but also, she is a passionate and charismatic singer with an engaging personality. So relatable to so many. She […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Barry Manilow’s Heartfelt Recording Of The Mercer/Manilow Classic “When October Goes”
October 30, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Barry Manilow’s Heartfelt Recording Of The Mercer/Manilow Classic “When October Goes”
Thank Heavens for the musical gift known as Barry Manilow. He is a legend, a unique and sensitive performer who has always valued the importance of the creative process when writing or performing his music. He is and will always remain a class act in every sense of the word. Additionally, he is a consummate […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Billy Joel Performs An Early Live Version Of Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
October 16, 2017 6 Comments
Can you beat this? Seriously – does anyone perform like this anymore. Live. Multitasking voice and piano skills with aplomb and professionalism? Yes, I know what my regular readers are thinking. Another article about Billy Joel? Think outside the Billy Joel box MCL! Ha! But this performance was too good to pass up and […]
Continue readingMasterClass Thanksgiving Monday: Count Your Blessings From The Film White Christmas Performed by Bing Crosby And Rosemary Clooney
October 9, 2017 1 Comment
A Very Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers! There is nothing better than this holiday. Not only does it kickstart the Fall/Winter Holiday season, but also, gives us an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the blessings we have in our collective lives. And blessings come in all shapes and sizes: the strength and support […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Canadian Icon Burton Cummings’ Impeccable Version Of Dream Of A Child
October 2, 2017 3 Comments
On this October Monday morning, I have re-discovered a real gem of a singer and his song. Burton Cummings is a Canadian Icon – a singer – songwriter who enjoyed enviable fame in the 60s and […]
Continue readingMasterClass 9/11 Monday: An Inspiring Performance of Somewhere By Barbra Streisand
September 11, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass 9/11 Monday: An Inspiring Performance of Somewhere By Barbra Streisand
On this the day, the 16th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States, I found a song that truly speaks to where we are as a global entity and what we are striving to achieve in the years ahead. Let’s cut to the chase here – we want peace. Plain and […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: One Voice Performed By 15 Years Of Americans Idols.
January 16, 2017 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: One Voice Performed By 15 Years Of Americans Idols.
I was mindlessly browsing Facebook today and came across this gem. Performed as the opening number during the Finale of the American Idol Farewell Season, it brought an immediate smile to my face and a glorious warmth to my heart. Gracing the stage with their infectious personalities and gorgeous voices, these singers gave new purpose […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Getting To Know The Vocal Phenomenon Known As The Tenors
June 27, 2016 2 Comments
Picture Credit: The Tenors I think it is about time I give these incredibly talented guys some more MCL love. It is bordering on embarrassment that I have not covered their journey to international stardom on a more frequent basis. I apologize. Originally known as The Canadian Tenors, The Tenors, comprised of Fraser Walters, Remigio […]
Continue readingAn In Memoriam MasterClass Monday: A Plea For Peace
June 13, 2016 9 Comments
Picture Credit: BuzzFeed.Com In the wake of the Orlando tragedies over the weekend, I honestly could not bring myself to publish my regular MasterClass Monday article. I am just too sad and heartbroken and need to somehow address the turmoil that currently exists in our world and, more recently , in Orlando, Florida. While browsing […]
Continue readingMasterClass Memorial Day Monday: Katharine McPhee And Trent Harmon’s 2016 Performance At The National Memorial Day Concert
May 30, 2016 7 Comments
As I write this article about Katharine McPhee’s and Trent Harmon’s beautiful performances at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington DC which aired on PBS on May 29th, I am also watching the CNN coverage of President Obama’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery. These tributes deserve your time – today and always. I […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Steven Spielberg Inspires Us To Listen To The Whisper.
May 23, 2016 Comments Off on MasterClass Monday: Steven Spielberg Inspires Us To Listen To The Whisper.
Happy Monday to all of you! And to my Canadian readers, Happy Victoria Day! Below, you will find a 2.11 minute video chock full of inspiration, delivered by the incomparable filmmaker and visionary, Steven Spielberg. You can access the entire speech HERE and it is worthy of your time to listen and be inspired. However, the […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: American Idol Season 11 Finalist DeAndre Brackensick’s Incredible Performance Of Pretty Wings
May 2, 2016 4 Comments
I don’t know how DeAndre Brackensick lost the American Idol Season 11 win. Don’t. Know. How! Seriously – listen to his relaxed, spontaneous, meticulous vocal of Pretty Wings (featured below this article) and then you decide if American Idol dropped the ball with this unbelievably gifted and charismatic young artist. Not only does he have […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Adam Lambert’s Extraordinary Version Of Come To Me From The Musical Brigadoon
April 25, 2016 17 Comments
Picture Credit: AdamOfficial.Com Oh! My! Goodness! If this isn ‘t the best thing I have heard in a long time, then I don’t know what is! Immortal Aria, a mother – son musical team on Facebook- shared this gem of a number performed by the talented Adam Lambert when he was 22-years-old. Listen – I […]
Continue readingMasterClass Monday: Andrea Bocelli Sings A Gorgeous Version Of La Vie On Rose With Edith Piaf.
October 19, 2015 2 Comments
Now this is really something. I know I just featured Andrea Bocelli in a MasterClass Monday article a couple of weeks ago, but this video performance moved me to tears. Well, smiling through tears, actually. It was just one of those special performances that made me happy inside and out while evoking some special […]
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