Sad news today. The utterly delightful, the sublimely talented soprano Dame Felicity Lott [known to all her friends by the affectionate nickname "Flott"] has traversed the proscenium arch for the last time, and joined the celestial choir of Fabulon.
Esteemed music critic Barry Millington in his obituary in The Guardian said she:
...enchanted audiences with a succession of Strauss and Mozart roles that she might have been born to sing. The mellifluous tone with just a hint of metal to give it that lustrous gleam, the effortlessly floated high notes, pin-sharp diction and captivating stage presence all combined to make her one of the most endearingly popular sopranos of her day.
I agree with every word. Here are just a few examples:
And finally - an old favourite:
RIP, Dame Felicity Ann Emwhyla Lott (8th May 1947 - 15th May 2026)
Adorable and adored and has always been one of my faves. A non Diva diva.
ReplyDeleteShe always appeared to be totally down-to-earth despite her estimable and glittering career. A great loss. Jx
Delete"Nobody can afford to be so la-de-bloody-daaa..."
ReplyDeleteThank you for this.
One of my eternal favourites from The Master:
DeleteRight round the bend she went, picture her astonishment
Day in, day out, she would gad about
Because she felt she was no longer on the shelf
Night out, night in, knocking back the gin
She cried "Hurrah, Funiculi, funicula, funnic-yourself!"
I think I'd like something like that as my eulogy. Jx
If I'm still here when you go I'll sing it for you.Or would you rather i read "Aloft, in Heavenly Mansions, W1..."?
ReplyDeleteI think I'd prefer Mad About The Boy... Jx
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