Living Coloratura

I had read before about Florence Foster Jenkins ("the worst singer in the world") and when I saw that a play based on her life was being mounted I knew I had to go see it, even if only to maintain my certification (the continuing education requirements can be daunting).

Glorious! by Peter Quilter dramatizes the time leading up to and including her spectacular show at Carnegie Hall. While we all know someone with her category of vocal talent, Ms. Foster Jenkins took what she had to a level that simply must be heard to be believed. To her critics she said, "People may say I can't sing, but no one can ever say I didn't sing." Brava!