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Claudio Botelho, the translator, is a genius! He's done the Brazilian versions of virtually all the big Broadway musicals that have played in Brazil, and he's virtually infallible with everything from Kander & Ebb to Sondheim. If I didn't know that this was originally written in English I'd nev...

@seriousguynogames3 The two Kansas Cities do adjoin each other, and are separated only by a street, and in some places not even that! Just visit the Univ. of Kansas Medical Center, which is crammed up against State Line Rd. at 39th Street. Or drive down Southwest Blvd. where the state line is i...

Learning to admit our mistakes and to ask for forgiveness are two of the hardest lessons we learn in life. Good for you, Matt! You're on your way to being a good, whole person! With a bit of honesty and courage the bullying can end, and you've made a big contribution towards that! And you can...

Brazil's Hawaiianas are supposed to be the world's biggest manufacturers of flip-flops (billions sold). But they can't hold a candle to the Mittster!

Wow, the chorus sounds SO good in the Helzberg acoustic, even with this relatively low quality recording! At the Folly I sit in the orchestra, under the balcony, and it kind of eats up some of the sound. At Helzberg you can hear all the dynamic variations, and when the chorus sings forte it rea...

@trilingual1946 The eyes of the world will be in on K.C. when the Kauffman opens in September, and I think they'll really be blown away by the two halls, and by the quality of of our symphony, ballet and opera. The arts in K.C. have been a well-kept secret, nationally, but I think that's all goi...

@trilingual1946 That should be "staggeringly generous"!

Lovely fado! And he's certainly easy on the eyes!

He's also quite easy on the eyes!

Hysterical! Some of the cleverest lyrics in ages! Who do we owe for this little gem?

This traditional way of performing the Brazilian anthem is very Italian and operatic! It makes it hard to understand the beautiful lyrics, though -- they're really a passionate love song to Brazil, with wonderful imagery. In recent years there have been some slower versions that emphasize the u...

Of course, I wish EVERYONE in Rio were as beautiful as the people in this video, but Rio (and Brazil) probably have more eye candy per square inch than anywhere else on the planet! More importantly, people in Rio are incredibly friendly and hospitable, so you really do feel welcome when you're v...

REALLY impressive! Beautiful, powerful voice and great expressivity. Looking forward to hearing more!

Not crazy about the narration, but great visuals of a very attractive city with lots to see and do!

You can find other "random acts of culture" by searching for that term here on YouTube. There are a bunch of videos of other events around the country. It's a lot of fun! But I don't spend all my time on YouTube, I also attend live cultural events where I live, like the opera and symphony. I ...

Étonnant! A magnificent version! For another (although sung in German) try the one by Joseph Schmidt. A truly beautiful voice, with more emotion in the singing than Thill, in my opinion.

Wonderful! He was so young when he sang this, but the depth of feeling in his singing is that of a much more mature man! The voice is beautiful beyond description, but the artistry is astonishing! We're so fortunate these recordings have been preserved so Schmidt will never be forgotten!

We've all heard wonderful versions of "Che Gelida Manina," but this may top them all. The voice is SO beautiful, and the singing so heart-felt! What a blessing that these recordings were preserved so we can still enjoy this superb artist!

Yes, by all accounts the great Joseph Schmidt was a Romanian Jew -- he grew up multi-lingual, but at home when he was growing up Romanian was spoken. That may help explain his facility with Italian and French, which he sang beautifully. This is a wonderful rendition of "Che Gelida Manina." He ...