Comments for Frances Ginsberg Forum http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:51:11 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on A Birthday Wish by Linda Kish http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-395 Linda Kish Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:51:11 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-395 Dear, dear Frannie Bo Bannie, You are truly one in a million........ I think of you often and remember your joy and zest for life......... I still find it so hard to believe that you are not physically here with us. You are so profoundly unique..........Truly one of a kind! love, Lindie Dear, dear Frannie Bo Bannie,
You are truly one in a million…….. I think of you often and remember your joy and zest for life……… I still find it so hard to believe that you are not physically here with us. You are so profoundly unique……….Truly one of a kind!

love,
Lindie

]]> Comment on A Birthday Wish by Michael Ginsberg http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-381 Michael Ginsberg Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:35:53 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-381 Fran … today would have been your 57th birthday. Happy birthday …. you are forever in our hearts! - Michael and Allison Fran … today would have been your 57th birthday. Happy birthday …. you are forever in our hearts!
- Michael and Allison

]]> Comment on Memorial Concert in NY – December 27, 2011 by Michael Ginsberg http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-380 Michael Ginsberg Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:58:33 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-380 Fran ... today would have been your 57th birthday. Happy birthday .... you are forever in our hearts! - Michael and Allison Fran … today would have been your 57th birthday. Happy birthday …. you are forever in our hearts!
- Michael and Allison

]]> Comment on Memorial Concert in NY – December 27, 2011 by Linda Kish http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-315 Linda Kish Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:57:21 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-315 Dearest Frannie, It is so difficult to believe that you are not physically present. I think of you so often and treasure our very special bond. Even across the miles, you would think of me and call and share what was going on in your life. Always reaching out....always connecting. You are truly unique, dear Frannie.......One of a kind and Unforgettable. You will always be alive in my heart.... love, Linda Dearest Frannie,
It is so difficult to believe that you are not physically present. I think of you so often and treasure our very special bond. Even across the miles, you would think of me and call and share what was going on in your life. Always reaching out….always connecting. You are truly unique, dear Frannie…….One of a kind and Unforgettable. You will always be alive in my heart….
love,
Linda

]]> Comment on Memorial Concert in NY – December 27, 2011 by Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy) http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-304 Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy) Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:43:05 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-304 Dear Family and Friends of Frances, it's true! It's hard to believe that it already a year that Frances left us. My wife is witness that each time I talk about Frances the tears flow down my face. If we think about her our thoughts become positive. She has been (and is again) a absolute example of joy, friendship and positivity towards life. We love you Frances. We know that you look us and protect us from up there in the heaven, among the clouds or , everyday. Thank you Frances. We will never forget you and we know that now you rest in peace in a very pure light. Ciao dolcissima amica nostra. Marco e Gabriella Airoldi Dear Family and Friends of Frances, it’s true! It’s hard to believe that it already a year that Frances left us. My wife is witness that each time I talk about Frances the tears flow down my face. If we think about her our thoughts become positive. She has been (and is again) a absolute example of joy, friendship and positivity towards life. We love you Frances. We know that you look us and protect us from up there in the heaven, among the clouds or , everyday. Thank you Frances. We will never forget you and we know that now you rest in peace in a very pure light. Ciao dolcissima amica nostra. Marco e Gabriella Airoldi

]]> Comment on Memorial Concert in NY – December 27, 2011 by Caleb Ginsberg http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-293 Caleb Ginsberg Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:17:28 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=65#comment-293 Aunt Frannie, Hard to believe it's been a year since you left us. You are greatly missed everyday, but you continue to be a frequent source of laughter, inspiration and joy in my life. Keep on singing, Frannie! We love you. Caleb & Em Aunt Frannie,

Hard to believe it’s been a year since you left us. You are greatly missed everyday, but you continue to be a frequent source of laughter, inspiration and joy in my life.

Keep on singing, Frannie! We love you.

Caleb & Em

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Elizabeth Basa http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-128 Elizabeth Basa Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:12:40 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-128 Dear Aunt Fran, You were in our lives before your larger than life career, and to these memories I hold dear. In Chicago, you spent so many visits with our family, my mom (your cousin) adored you, and my brother and I always felt so loved with your embraces and enthusiastic attention to our lives. You called me Elizabeth Anna in your dramatic way, and would sing for me "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" because I loved the Wizard of Oz. Your laugh and your love will always be with me and I know your beautiful spirit is at peace. Love your cousin, Liz Dear Aunt Fran,

You were in our lives before your larger than life career, and to these memories I hold dear. In Chicago, you spent so many visits with our family, my mom (your cousin) adored you, and my brother and I always felt so loved with your embraces and enthusiastic attention to our lives. You called me Elizabeth Anna in your dramatic way, and would sing for me “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” because I loved the Wizard of Oz. Your laugh and your love will always be with me and I know your beautiful spirit is at peace.

Love your cousin,
Liz

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Linda Kish http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-101 Linda Kish Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:27:06 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-101 Dearest Frannie Bo Bannie, I think of you always and still hear the sound of your voice. We sang "Happy Birthday" to you on your birthday, Frannie. I know how much birthdays mean to you. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts! Love, Linda Dearest Frannie Bo Bannie,
I think of you always and still hear the sound of your voice. We sang “Happy Birthday” to you on your birthday, Frannie. I know how much birthdays mean to you. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts!
Love,
Linda

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy) http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-96 Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy) Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:04:08 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-96 Dear Frances, we miss you. We often think to you. In this world it's so hard find a women like you is very very difficult. A women so..so....we don't find appropriate adjectives. But now you're in the sky among the Angels. But you're an Angel. Forever. An Angel lent for a short time to us humans. And we're very happy to have met you but we know we are not losing you. You're always between us. We love you, sweet Angel. Kisses. Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy) Dear Frances, we miss you. We often think to you. In this world it’s so hard find a women like you is very very difficult. A women so..so….we don’t find appropriate adjectives.
But now you’re in the sky among the Angels. But you’re an Angel. Forever. An Angel lent for a short time to us humans. And we’re very happy to have met you but we know we are not losing you. You’re always between us. We love you, sweet Angel.
Kisses.
Marco and Gabriella (Milan, Italy)

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Nick Ciafardini http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-95 Nick Ciafardini Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:30:35 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-95 I am so sadded by the news of France's passing. She was a beautiful, vivacous, superior, artist. I met Frances when she came to Cincinnati Opera to perform. I was assigned to her and became her personal "body guard". I never left her side always driving her, protecting her and listening to her fantastic voice. She was a breath of fresh air, and we knew what each other was thinking. I'm truly sorry that I did not keep up with her when she left and departed to Italy. She was my friend. Now she is a angel in God's heavenly Opera stage. Bravo Frances, Bravo. Nick I am so sadded by the news of France’s passing. She was a beautiful, vivacous, superior, artist. I met Frances when she came to Cincinnati Opera to perform. I was assigned to her and became her personal “body guard”. I never left her side always driving her, protecting her and listening to her fantastic voice. She was a breath of fresh air, and we knew what each other was thinking. I’m truly sorry that I did not keep up with her when she left and departed to Italy. She was my friend. Now she is a angel in God’s heavenly Opera stage. Bravo Frances, Bravo. Nick

]]> Comment on A Birthday Wish by Caleb Ginsberg http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-92 Caleb Ginsberg Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:13:26 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=62#comment-92 Happy Birthday to our beloved Aunt Frannie! We miss you dearly, but rest assured we'll be celebrating your life today, for your birthday, [and everyday!]. In honor of you, we'll be smiling from ear to ear - flashing our pearly whites, and singing to our hearts' content. Thank you for teaching us how to live, Frannie. We love you! Caleb Happy Birthday to our beloved Aunt Frannie!

We miss you dearly, but rest assured we’ll be celebrating your life today, for your birthday, [and everyday!]. In honor of you, we’ll be smiling from ear to ear – flashing our pearly whites, and singing to our hearts’ content. Thank you for teaching us how to live, Frannie. We love you!

Caleb

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Rosa Carbonaro http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-91 Rosa Carbonaro Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:35:21 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-91 I learned only today, on the day of your birthday, that you flew in the sky. In 2008, i knew when you were in hospital in Milan,you were close to my mom's bed. I was pregnant with my Leonardo: I had the time of pregnancy on 11/03 and you were hoping I gave birth to my little angel on the very day of your birthday. You said that the arrival of Leo was like the arrival of an angel who would help you and Grandmother Letizia out of the disease. I was fascinated by your exuberance and love you put into everything. In recent months, I tried to contact you over and over again on your phone, but without any success. In any case, on 11 March each year, I send you my best wishes for a happy birthday and continue to do so .... I am very pleased to have been so good to know a person like you. Now you're up there in heaven with your angel ..... With so much love, Rose and Leonardo * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sono venuta a sapere solo oggi, nel giorno del tuo compleanno, che sei volata in cielo. Nel 2008, ti conosciuto quando eri vicina di letto di mia mamma in ospedale a Milano. Io ero incinta del mio Leonardo: avevo il termine di gravidanza il giorno 11/03 e te speravi io dessi alla luce il mio angioletto proprio il giorno del tuo compleanno. Dicevi che l'arrivo di Leo era come l'arrivo di un angelo che avrebbe aiutato nonna Letizia e te ad uscire dalla malattia. Sono rimasta affascinata dalla tua esuberanza e dall'amore che mettevi in ogni cosa. Negli ultimi mesi, ho provato a contattarti più e più volte sul tuo cellulare, ma senza mai alcun esito. In ogni caso il giorno 11 marzo di ogni anno ti mando i miei migliori auguri di un felicissimo compleanno e continuerò a farlo….. Sono ben lieta di aver potuto conoscere una persona così squisita come te Ora sei lassù in cielo coi tuoi angeli..... Con tanto tanto affetto, Rosa e Leonardo I learned only today, on the day of your birthday, that you flew in the sky. In 2008, i knew when you were in hospital in Milan,you were close to my mom’s bed. I was pregnant with my Leonardo: I had the time of pregnancy on 11/03 and you were hoping I gave birth to my little angel on the very day of your birthday. You said that the arrival of Leo was like the arrival of an angel who would help you and Grandmother Letizia out of the disease. I was fascinated by your exuberance and love you put into everything. In recent months, I tried to contact you over and over again on your phone, but without any success. In any case, on 11 March each year, I send you my best wishes for a happy birthday and continue to do so …. I am very pleased to have been so good to know a person like you. Now you’re up there in heaven with your angel ….. With so much love, Rose and Leonardo
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Sono venuta a sapere solo oggi, nel giorno del tuo compleanno, che sei volata in cielo. Nel 2008, ti conosciuto quando eri vicina di letto di mia mamma in ospedale a Milano. Io ero incinta del mio Leonardo: avevo il termine di gravidanza il giorno 11/03 e te speravi io dessi alla luce il mio angioletto proprio il giorno del tuo compleanno. Dicevi che l’arrivo di Leo era come l’arrivo di un angelo che avrebbe aiutato nonna Letizia e te ad uscire dalla malattia. Sono rimasta affascinata dalla tua esuberanza e dall’amore che mettevi in ogni cosa. Negli ultimi mesi, ho provato a contattarti più e più volte sul tuo cellulare, ma senza mai alcun esito. In ogni caso il giorno 11 marzo di ogni anno ti mando i miei migliori auguri di un felicissimo compleanno e continuerò a farlo….. Sono ben lieta di aver potuto conoscere una persona così squisita come te Ora sei lassù in cielo coi tuoi angeli….. Con tanto tanto affetto, Rosa e Leonardo

]]> Comment on About Frances’ Forum by Jody L Serkes http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-61 Jody L Serkes Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:43:24 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?page_id=27#comment-61 My Dear.... So very proud of you. Went to school from Central Grade School and all through High School, until my leaving for Private. You were always adorable, sweet, kind and talented. You went through so darn much, experienced so much and apparently lived so much. From all of us, we say goodbye for now. My Dear….
So very proud of you. Went to school from Central Grade School and all through High School, until my leaving for Private.

You were always adorable, sweet, kind and talented. You went through so darn much, experienced so much and apparently lived so much. From all of us, we say goodbye for now.

]]> Comment on December 22, 2010 by Kenneth Shaw http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=38#comment-50 Kenneth Shaw Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:48:25 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=38#comment-50 I made my NYCO debut with Frances in 1987, and sang many times with her in our careers. She was a terrific singer and a dear, generous colleague. I will remember her spirit, her drive, her love of life and the art to which she devoted herself completely. I loved her heart. Mine is very sad today, knowing she is no longer with us. I made my NYCO debut with Frances in 1987, and sang many times with her in our careers. She was a terrific singer and a dear, generous colleague. I will remember her spirit, her drive, her love of life and the art to which she devoted herself completely. I loved her heart. Mine is very sad today, knowing she is no longer with us.

]]> Comment on December 26, 2010 by Juli McSorley http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-49 Juli McSorley Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:40:11 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-49 Rest in peace dear Fran. I know you and Chris are on the other side making lots of music and laughter. I knew Fran from the University of Kansas and also lived 3 blocks from her in NYC! We sang in Falstaff and Cosi fan tutte together at the U of Kansas and had so much fun. She is a special part of my history and my prayers and heart go out to her family and friends. Now PEACE is yours my friend. God bless you and many thanks for your spirit. Rest in peace dear Fran. I know you and Chris are on the other side making lots of music and laughter. I knew Fran from the University of Kansas and also lived 3 blocks from her in NYC! We sang in Falstaff and Cosi fan tutte together at the U of Kansas and had so much fun. She is a special part of my history and my prayers and heart go out to her family and friends. Now PEACE is yours my friend. God bless you and many thanks for your spirit.

]]> Comment on December 26, 2010 by Nancy Kresek http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-38 Nancy Kresek Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:55:38 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-38 I was greatly saddened to hear that Frances lost her battle with cancer. I knew Frances from Chicago during her time at Lyric Opera. I also had the pleasure of seeing her debut at the New York City Opera. I will always remember Frances, not only for her magnificent voice, but for her ready smile, sparkling personality, and ever present optimism. The world lost a wonderful person but the angels gained a new heavenly voice. I was greatly saddened to hear that Frances lost her battle with cancer. I knew Frances from Chicago during her time at Lyric Opera. I also had the pleasure of seeing her debut at the New York City Opera. I will always remember Frances, not only for her magnificent voice, but for her ready smile, sparkling personality, and ever present optimism. The world lost a wonderful person but the angels gained a new heavenly voice.

]]> Comment on December 22, 2010 by Christine Weidinger http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=38#comment-37 Christine Weidinger Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:20:17 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=38#comment-37 I remember Frances as a wonderful colleague at a very difficult time for me. She could have taken advantage of my situation but, instead, was helpful and helped me see the humor in the situation. She was not only a very good artist--she was a very good human being and will be sorely missed. Christine Weidinger I remember Frances as a wonderful colleague at a very difficult time for me. She could have taken advantage of my situation but, instead, was helpful and helped me see the humor in the situation. She was not only a very good artist–she was a very good human being and will be sorely missed. Christine Weidinger

]]> Comment on December 26, 2010 by Ronald Madden http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-35 Ronald Madden Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:32:38 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=50#comment-35 I just read about Frances' passing today in Opera News online. So young to be taken from this world. I'm sure God must have plans for her in the next. I considered her a good friend when I was in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's Young Artists Program many years ago. We had good, deep and funny talks walking in the city or by the shore of Lake Michigan. We lost touch when I exited the professional singing world in the mid-80s, but I kept seeing notices of her burgeoning career. I am so sad to hear that she is gone but very glad to have known her for a brief moment in time. Tanti auguri cara Francesca! Ci vedremo ancora! Ron I just read about Frances’ passing today in Opera News online. So young to be taken from this world. I’m sure God must have plans for her in the next. I considered her a good friend when I was in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Young Artists Program many years ago. We had good, deep and funny talks walking in the city or by the shore of Lake Michigan. We lost touch when I exited the professional singing world in the mid-80s, but I kept seeing notices of her burgeoning career. I am so sad to hear that she is gone but very glad to have known her for a brief moment in time. Tanti auguri cara Francesca! Ci vedremo ancora! Ron

]]> Comment on December 24, 2010 by Robin Kevrick Baker http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=46#comment-34 Robin Kevrick Baker Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:11:04 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=46#comment-34 I was saddened to hear of Frances' passing. I attended high school with Frannie where I had the opportunity to hear her beautiful voice in the early years. Many years later, while Stage Managing at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, it was serendipity that I overheard our Artistic Director say that he was directing La Traviata at the Connecticut Opera and that Frances Ginsberg would be having a costume fitting in our costume shop. I had a wonderful reunion as we relived our times together at Ladue High School where she performed in Camelot and Mame. Great fun and great memories. Her talent was present in her early years and grew to be extraordinary. I am sorry to hear of her passing but will forever hear her music in my heart. I was saddened to hear of Frances’ passing. I attended high school with Frannie where I had the opportunity to hear her beautiful voice in the early years. Many years later, while Stage Managing at Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, it was serendipity that I overheard our Artistic Director say that he was directing La Traviata at the Connecticut Opera and that Frances Ginsberg would be having a costume fitting in our costume shop. I had a wonderful reunion as we relived our times together at Ladue High School where she performed in Camelot and Mame. Great fun and great memories. Her talent was present in her early years and grew to be extraordinary. I am sorry to hear of her passing but will forever hear her music in my heart.

]]> Comment on December 10, 2010 by Stefano de Peppo http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=22#comment-32 Stefano de Peppo Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:15:21 +0000 http://www.francesginsberg.com/blog/?p=22#comment-32 Sono anch'io di Milano (anche se vivo a NY) e amico di Frances. Che triste notizia! Sono anch’io di Milano (anche se vivo a NY) e amico di Frances. Che triste notizia!

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