The name Franco Corelli is often mentioned in the same breath as Fritz Wunderlich: Both are considered the most important tenors of the 20th century …
Low’n slow: The history of Barbecue
The word barbecue originally comes from the Spanish language: the Spanish explorer Oviedo y Valdés, who explored South America in the 16th century, first used …
Julie London: The Voice of Intimacy
Not without reason has Julie London’s singing voice been described as “the voice of intimacy”: When Julie London sang, she was usually accompanied only by …
Whisky or Whiskey? Production and ingredients (2.)
Continued from part one Whisky has been one of the most popular spirits for many centuries – not least because of the relatively few ingredients …
Whisky or Whiskey? History and origin (1.)
Until today, it is the subject of fierce debates whether whisky originated in Ireland or in Scotland. Whisky from Scotland has long been the top …
Jacques Brel: The chanson was his vocation
“There is nothing more annoying than having to put a note under every word,” Jacques Brel once claimed. It was his greatest passion and talent …
Alan Rickman: The art of acting is paramount
From the age of seven it was clear that he would one day become an actor, Alan Rickman once said. But before Rickman became an …