Toi, toi, toi Goran (Eliasson) in Umea......

There is an exciting event about to take place in Umea, Sweden, at Norrlands Operan - a newly written composition by Mats Larsson Gothe - "The Poet and Prophetess", premiere on Saturday 29th. March 2008. The role of the Poet will be created by one of my finest "breathers" - the luscious voiced Goran Eliasson - you will have the opportunity to hear one of the most versatile singers display his finely tuned tenor in a riveting performance - and you ain't heard nothin' yet !!! Supported by a first class cast, with Scandinavian and South African artists, this promises to be a collaboration worth travelling for. I'll tell you no more at the moment - a surprise is not a surprise if you know about it in advance ..... As many of you know, Goran is the husband of Anna Larsson, the outstanding contralto who has just created a sensation in the title role of Orphee at Kungliga Operan, Stockholm - this golden couple are proving that a little light air is the secret to a consummate vocal technique, and it's working fantastically well for both of them !! Yes, of course I'm biased, because I have followed their careers and seen them develop into world class artists - no overnight "flash in the pan wonders" with them, but well paced study, and the desire to reach perfection in their chosen discipline which destiny ordained for them. They have my undying admiration and love, for their tenacity and application. Without them, my little breathing technique would never have been so successful as they encourage others, by example, to give breathing its correct priority in the art of singing - and they are true painters of music for the voice.....So, Dear Readers, and especially if you use the Simsonic brain oxygenating routine - be inspired by Goran and Anna and ....k..p b.......g!