Talk:Dmitri Hvorostovsky

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[edit] Live

Anyone seen him live? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Staygyro (talk • contribs) 15:58, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Who's disputing neutrality? Plus suggestions.

I don't understand that flag on this article. Nothing on this discussion page questions the content, nor do I see questionable material.

A discography would be a nice addition -- easily sourced via the many sites for Hvorostovsy online.

Also notable about this artist is his devotion to Russian music in many forms. Through recitals, performance and recordings, he has drawn new audiences to not only operas of Russia, but also its choral music, its folk music and song cycles (his performances live and recorded of Mussorgsky's Songs and Dances of Death are unparalleled), songs from the Soviet experience of WWII and recent popular songs. His devoted audience among Russian emigres in the United States, as well as his following among the current citizens of the post-Soviet Russian states, is remarkable, in no small part due to his attention to neglected Russian musicology. This, too, can be documented through online sources such as Opera News.

I am a newcomer to Wikipedia, and do not feel competent to add to the article, but encourage these additions.

In answer to the previous comment, yes, I've heard Hvorostovsky live from the audience on numerous occasions in many locations, and have had the privilege of appearing with him in performances with the San Francisco Opera, one of his favorite companies. He is a consumate professional and a gracious individual. His artistry and charisma cannot be questioned. Marshagalinsky (talk) 06:37, 3 April 2008 (UTC)fragileindustries

I agree that the neutrality tag is unnecessary. I will remove it. --Kleinzach (talk) 11:03, 22 April 2008 (UTC)