32 Josephine Barstow

[@Gareth-g8e]

I wss very privileged to hear Dame Josephine twice. She was sensational. I met her at the stage door, and she gave me her autograph. She was very sweet and very kind and, like Madame Tinsley, she had no airs at all

[@guangdayang205]

Such an honest and sincere lady. Thank you!

[@flannerymonaghan-morrs4740]

She's so sweet! I love her!

[@artdanks]

Dear, DEAR, Ms. Barstow...I'm not sure if you will see this. I hope you do. I just for the first time learned of you, as I just watched your performance of Macbeth. I have to tell you, when it comes to the role of Lady Macbeth, I am probably one of the harshest critics in the world! There are very few singers that I have liked in this role! In fact, up till now there have only been 3! Callas, Rysanek, and Verrett. However, now there are 4 on that list! I was so highly impressed by your performance! It sent chills to my very bones!! (In a good way of course.) Not only did you sing it perfectly, but your acting was phenomenal!!! You completely became Lady Macbeth! Thank you for sharing your great artistry with the world! I hope now to find as many recordings of you as possible, as I now have a new favorite! Peace and all blessings to you!

[@chazinko]

Loved Josephine's emotionally powerful singing in Weill's "Street Scene" too with every shade of the character's thoughts and feelings.

[@artdanks]

Dear Ms. Barstow, After my previous message, I listened to your Sempre Libera, and then the finale scene from Medea! Again...both were phenomenal! I'm even pickier about Medea than I am Lady Macbeth! Until now, the ONLY soprano I considered as perfect for this great role was Callas! But again, with you I now have 2 on that list! And then, to hear your Violetta, and how you are able to change your voice to meet the needs of that role as well is unbelievable! Its hard to believe its the same voice! Thank you for sharing your great talent!

[@Olgaalwina]

Wunderbarste Salome, nach Karten stundenlang anstehend !!!!!!!

[@mariegribbin7309]

I was one of the dancers in Salome with Dame Josephine Barstow very risque at the time !! i wonder if any video or stills are available in the ENO archives .

[@TheEternauta1972]

Brava Bravissma Barstow! Diva forever!

[@yohangouraantoni3903]

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