Re: Ralph Moore's opera reviews
Dear Ralph, You have an antipodeal (ex South African) fan of your superb musical writings. Your reviews are beautifully and accurately written and are my go to source when seeking the finest versions of the great classical compositions you have analysed. I wonder if you have heard of my namesake Ivor Newton?- I was friendly with him in the late seventies - he accompanied musicians such as Melba, Casals, Callas (final recital) and Supervia. His home in Knightsbridge was called Kirsten House. He told me many amazing stories from that golden age. As a medical GP in Sydney I used to look after Alberto Remedios - he also supplied lots of juicy operatic tales . Keep up with what I suspect is a labour of love. Sincerely, Ivor Zetler
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