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Famed Mezzo Soprano Christa Ludwig Passes Away at 93

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Edward Brain

Famed mezzo-sporano Christa Ludwig has passed away at the age of 93. Her career spanned almost 50 years, performing opera, Lieder, oratorio, masses, and passions.

She was born March 16th, 1928 in Berlin, Germany to Anton Ludwig and Eugenie Besalla-Ludwig, both singers in their own right.

She would make her operatic debut in 1946, at 18, in Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus at the Oper Frankfurt, where she would sing for the next six years. In 1955, she would become a Principal soloist with the Vienna State Opera, starting a relationship that would continue to sing there until her retirement, receiving the title of Kammersängerin in 1962.

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged 93, Austria, Bayreuth Festival, Berlin Germany, Christa Ludwig, dead, Death, Golden Medal of Honour, Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria, Kammersängerin, Klosterneuburg, Legion of Honour, Merit Cross of the Federal Republic of Germany, Met Opera, Metropolitan Opera, mezzo soprano, The Met, Vienna State Opera, Walter Berry | 1 Comment

Seeds Planted

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Edward Brain

I finally got around to planting some seedlings for some vegetables. My first time since a school project that I have tried growing vegetables from scratch.

Edward's Gardening Diary

With spring in full swing, I have started planted some seedlings for the gardens.

I have started onions, carrots, beets, radish, and broccoli.

I am hoping for a second crop of carrots and onions for sure, and hopefully beets and radishes as well.

Let’s see how they turn out.

Here are some pictures, the onions have already starting to sprout up. Hopefully, I will have a lot of success this year – fingers crossed!

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Prince Phillip Passes Away at 99

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Edward Brain

Buckingham Palace has announced the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99.

Prince Phillip was born June 10th 1921 in Mon Repos, Corfu, Kingdom of Greece to Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg and was a descendent of Queen Victoria.

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Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Edward Brain

It was announced on March 17th, 2021 that longtime Metropolitan Opera (‘The Met’) Music Director James Levine passed away on March 9th, 2021 at the age of 77 in Palm Springs, California.

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Happy Commonwealth Day, 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Edward Brain

Commonwealth of Nations showing Commonwealth realms (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Today (March 8th, 2021) is Commonwealth Day in the countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Commonwealth Day, celebrated on the second Monday of March throughout the Commonwealth, as its name suggests celebrates the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth II(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Traditionally, in London, Queen Elizabeth II leads a celebration at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day along with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and the Commonwealth High Commissioners. Her Majesty is the Head of the Commonwealth, and normally reads a speech in honour of the occasion. Continue reading →

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Johnny Briggs has Passed Away

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Edward Brain

The actor Johnny Briggs, famous for his portrayal of Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street, has passed away at 85.

Mr. Briggs played factory owner Mike Baldwin from 1976 to 2006 on Coronation Street, making him a household to many. Continue reading →

Posted in Obituaries | Tagged #CoronationStreet, #Corrie, #JohnnyBriggs, 85, Coronation Street, Death, Johnny Briggs, Ken Barlow, MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire, Mike Baldwin, Obituary, Order of the British Empire | Leave a comment

Eight Anniversary of My Blog

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Edward Brain

This week, my Blog celebrated its’ eight anniversary of its’ creation.

I want to thank everyone who has visited this blog, and more importantly decided to follow it. A Big Thank You! Continue reading →

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Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Edward Brain

Renowned Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91.

Mr. Plummer was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 13th, 1929, but grew up in Senneville, Quebec.

He was well known as a Shakespearen actor, appearing at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and on Broadway, starring in many of Shakespeare’s plays, including Othello, Macbeth,The Tempest, King Lear, Henry V, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Winter’s Tale, Henry IV, Part 1, and Much Ado About Nothing. Continue reading →

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The Etobicoke Creek in Snow

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Edward Brain

Towards the end of the snowfall on January 26th, 2021, I decided to go for my daily walk and choose to go up on the trail beside the Etobicoke Creek.

The trail was covered in snow, but easy to walk along. The temperature wasn’t too bad.

Here are some pictures and video of my walk: Continue reading →

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Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Edward Brain

Queen Elizabeth II(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

With the news of the resignation of Julie Payette as Canada’s Governor General there has been talk about the relevance of the position in Canada.

However, I support our Constitutional Monarchy and believe it works quite well. Here are some reasons why I support Constitutional Monarchy and am loyal to Her Majesty: Continue reading →

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Famed Mezzo Soprano Christa Ludwig Passes Away at 93

Seeds Planted

Prince Phillip Passes Away at 99

Maestro James Levine has Passed Away at 77

Happy Commonwealth Day, 2021

Johnny Briggs has Passed Away

Eight Anniversary of My Blog

Christopher Plummer Passes Away at 91

The Etobicoke Creek in Snow

Constitutional Monarchy works in Canada

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