Patrick Allies

Berty Rice (1971-2026). Photo credit: Ben McKee I’ve hesitated about writing this tribute. I didn’t know Berty Rice, my singing teacher for the last few years, anything like as well as so many did. But over the course of around 30 singing lessons, I was, for want of a better word, changed. I learnt so much from Berty technically, but also from the manner in which he taught and carried himself professionally, from his thirst for vocal knowledge and insight, and from his reflec

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The official website of Milan Cathedral offers a history of the eminent musicians who have worked at the building. Among those listed as...