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 Jeny
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7/26/2005
From:
The burbs of Chi-Town
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
Fav. BP Show: Sunday.../AGYG/Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Dot/Marie, Annie Oakley, Rose
Fav. BP CD: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
| posted: 2/26/2007 at 3:07:52 PM ET
The podcast is available on iTunes already!
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Scottie
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3/6/2006
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 2/26/2007 at 5:54:14 PM ET
Fabulous, thank you.
So great to hear her thoughts on those theatrical roles she has made her own. I love what she says about "forgetting " that single note Stephen Sondheim gave her for Anyone Can Whistle. Bernadette's performance of this song is so moving and I really am trying very hard to imagine what it would have been like with Sondheim's suggestion of a higher note.... hmm, it may have spoiled things, who knows? Maybe it is just as well that Bernadette, the supreme interpreter, took over, and forgot the instructions of the composer on this occasion?
It is also nice to hear her talk so warmly about the beautiful and melodic writing of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and to reaffirm that she took a music lesson each day (before every performance of Song and Dance) to "realign" her voice.
Fascinating stuff, even if (at times) so hard to follow because she speaks with such a very strong accent --- and so quickly!
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 2/26/2007 at 7:55:48 PM ET
Great. I loved it!
A lot of it is already familiar to most of us, but there was some new stuff too. I even like hearing stories I've heard before just because she words them a little differently. Always love to hear her speak--so thoughtful and eloquent.
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Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 2/27/2007 at 8:51:43 AM ET
I had to take a long Tube journey this morning but it was less boring than usual as it presented the perfect opportunity to listen again to the BP podcast. There is so much to take in and all so fascinating and thought-provoking.
It's interesting the way the songs are weaved into what she is saying as it really focuses attention on the quality of her voice and how she interprets the lyrics. Despite having heard those songs countless times my overall feeling at the end of the podcast is one of total admiration of her utter brilliance in both departments..... If any aspiring singer wants to understand the meaning of legato all they have to do is listen to Bernadette's original recording of "Unexpected Song", "Tell Me On A Sunday" and "Stay With Me". If they want to understand the art of interpretation they just have to listen to any of the songs on Bernadette's "Legends of Broadway" CD ... particularly the Sondheim tracks and that amazing version of Herman's beautiful "Time Heals Everything".
A question that I keep forgetting to ask ... has she ever conducted a "master-class"? I know her Actors Studio appearance was in the nature of a master-class, but apart from that?
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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jmslsu01
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6/9/2003
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northern VA | posted: 2/27/2007 at 7:07:30 PM ET
"It is also nice to hear her talk so warmly about the beautiful and melodic writing of Andrew Lloyd Webber"
Scottie, do you look at ALW's site from time to time? It's fun to read his blog and video diary. He is hyperbolic at times, but it's very amusing.
ALW site
(Mute your computer's volume if you are easily startled.)
Jenn
The Kiddosphere @ Fauquier: http://kiddosphere.blogspot.com/
children's media reviews
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Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 2/27/2007 at 8:42:55 PM ET
Yes, I often check out Lord Lloyd Blogger's web site and it is very amusing. Have you ever heard his father's music? I recently bought a CD "Invocation - Music of William Lloyd Webber" and immediately became an admirer of his beautiful compositions - it's easy to figure out where ALW acquired his melodic gift.Daddy Lloyd Webber
as Bernadette says....just keep moving on.....
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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 2/27/2007 at 9:05:55 PM ET
I've heard bits of "Aurora," but that's about it. Very grand.
It's too bad he doesn't review restaurants anymore for the Telegraph. I enjoyed reading his column (online) and was sorry to see it go.
Writing (prose) seems to run in the family. His eldest child has a book coming out very soon.
Oh, yeah. Podcast. Loved it. Thank you for telling us about it so quickly.
Jenn
The Kiddosphere @ Fauquier: http://kiddosphere.blogspot.com/
children's media reviews
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 Colleen
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9/20/2006
From:
Michigan | posted: 2/28/2007 at 5:32:09 PM ET
Yeah, I loved how she desribed forgetting to put in that high note in "Anyone Can Whistle."
I also liked when she described the 10th anniversary concert of SITPWG and a certain moment when she and Mandy Patinkin just clicked perfectly and created a memorable moment.
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Joyfullone
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12/12/2005
From:
concord, CA | posted: 3/1/2007 at 12:50:46 AM ET
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Great. I loved it!
A lot of it is already familiar to most of us, but there was some new stuff too. I even like hearing stories I've heard before just because she words them a little differently. Always love to hear her speak--so thoughtful and eloquent.
I love the way her voice sounds.
Bollywood Rocks!!!!
Preity Zinta, and Raveena Tandon Rule!!!!
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 ~*OtherLady*~
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3/5/2007
From:
o-town, fl
Fav. BP Show: AGYG, Gypsy, Into the Woods, Mack & Mabel
Fav. BP Character: Annie Oakley, The Witch, and Mabel Normand
Fav. BP Song: Children Will Listen, Time Heals Everything
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim, Etc. and Etc., Etc./ Bernadette Peters Loves R&H
| posted: 3/8/2007 at 10:35:00 AM ET
wow! so i finally heard the podcast, and i most say that it was/is amazing! and so inspirational
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 HollieWood85
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6/20/2004
Fav. BP Song: Move On
Fav. BP Show: Into the Woods
Fav. BP Character: The Witch
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim Etc.
| posted: 4/26/2007 at 1:19:22 AM ET
Is this podcast still available on itunes? I cannot find it. Please help! I have to hear it now!
Hollie* ; )
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Jeny
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Registered:
7/26/2005
From:
The burbs of Chi-Town
Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
Fav. BP Show: Sunday.../AGYG/Gypsy
Fav. BP Character: Dot/Marie, Annie Oakley, Rose
Fav. BP CD: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
| posted: 4/26/2007 at 9:24:34 AM ET
It is:
1. Go to Power Search at the iTunes store
2. Click on Podcasts
3. Type in Masterworks Broadway
4. Click on the the bold Masterworks Broadway Podcasts line in the blue box (what comes up next to the image)
5. That should bring up a list of the podcasts- right now, Bernadette's is #2
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HollieWood85
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6/20/2004
Fav. BP Song: Move On
Fav. BP Show: Into the Woods
Fav. BP Character: The Witch
Fav. BP CD: Sondheim Etc.
| posted: 4/27/2007 at 1:59:03 AM ET
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!
Hollie* ; )
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