Friday, October 26, 2007

Some Singular Experiences from My Youth -- Part I






In October of 1963, when I was a freshman at Marygrove College, I had the privilege of soloing during the visit of the former King of Italy, Umberto II, to Detroit's San Francesco Church. The image of the King kneeling in prayer was taken while I was singing the Ave Maria by Schubert.








Video of San Marino

This Polish-made video captures the charm of my native country, the Republic of San Marino: http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=dRhT4b3Rq0c

The music evokes medieval festivities.