Carmen Monarcha

Thursday, May 8, 2008

AndreRieuFans said...: Hello Carmen: I am happy we will be hearing more from you. I know you have been busy, just being in the USA with Andre Rieu. So many people have enjoyed hearing you sing! We are spoiled and always want more.
Best Wishes on your new Blog
Kindest Regards, Sally
www.AndreRieuFans.com; May 30, 2008 at 2:02 AM
Elizabeth Sugar Martinez said...: Dear Carmen,

I was taking a break from computer work last night and asked myself, "What music would I like to hear?" I immediately thought of "O Mio Babbino Caro." The piece absolutely transports me. I found it on youtube and started listening.

There are many divas who sing "Babbino," and I think I listened to all of them last night -- for hours.

Of all I heard, yours was the best interpretation -- your closest competition was Angela Gheorghiu :-)....

You have a very speical gift, Carmen. Take good care of it, for we fans want to hear you for many decades to come. Your voice is truly divine.

Of all the pieces I've heard you sing so far, that night in Cortona with Andre Rieu was beyond words. It's at youtube.com (i.e., the clip submitted by terrybogart2, with Andre introducing you in Italian and the teddy bear applauding at the beginning).

I've never been into opera (except for broadway musicals -- light opera), but your talent may just pull me in.

God bless you,

Um grande abraço,

Sugar Martinez; July 15, 2008 at 10:24 PM