Nicholas Limansky

Nicholas E. Limansky completed a vocal performance degree and has sung with all the major professional choral groups in New York City. He has written reviews for the Italian publication, Rassegna Melodrammatic, and reviews for many music publications including Opera News. He is presently completing a biography and critical analysis of the 1950s Peruvian singer, Yma Sumac. You can read more of his writing on his website: divalegacy.com.

Singers To Study : A Lesson From Francesco Merli (1887-1976)

Tenors who want help with their upper passaggio should spend time with these recordings.

Apr 01 Nicholas Limansky

Singers to Study : A Lesson From Soprano Maria Ivogun (1891-1987)

Immortal for her teaching of Schwarzkopf as well as her own remarkably controlled singing, this soprano's recorded legacy deserves the closest study.

Nov 01 Nicholas Limansky

Singers To Study : A Lesson From Baritone Joseph Schwarz

In an age when the Verismo asthetic predominated, this great baritone brought a bel canto-informed elegance to his legendary performances of Rigoletto.

Oct 01 Nicholas Limansky

Lilli Lehmann : 1848-1929

When a soprano sounds this fresh and healthy, and commands such a wide range of repertoire over a 60-year career, attention must be paid.

Sep 01 Nicholas Limansky

Margarete Matzenauer : 1881-1963

In the early 20th Century, this great contralto defied notions of Fach by excelling in both mezzo and soprano roles.

Jun 01 Nicholas Limansky

Ivan Ershov : Nov. 8, 1867-Nov. 21, 1943

This great Russian tenor left only 13 recordings, but they vividly demonstrate his unique timbre, emotional commitment and supreme musicality.

May 01 Nicholas Limansky

Feodor Chaliapin 1873-1938

Today, some 63 years after his death, this legendary basso's striking individuality and willingness to take chances and stand up for what he believed to be the truth in his art remain an inspiration to all singers.

Apr 01 Nicholas Limansky

The Beverly Sills Donizetti Trilogy

Finally, after almost 30 years,
The Three Queens!

Feb 01 Nicholas Limansky

Small Gifts for Singers

Not willing to shell out your hard-earned cash for those multi-disc boxed sets? CS’s Nick Limansky suggests some very satisfying operas and recitals each contained on a single CD.

Dec 01 Nicholas Limansky

The Gift

It brings personal rewards and satisfaction to those who possess it. It gives pleasure to the listener. But sometimes the gifted are called upon to bestow something else: Comfort for the bereaved

Nov 01 Nicholas Limansky

Massenet’s Thaïs

After nearly thirty years, a stunning new recording removes the curse that has followed this opera throughout its career on records.