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Title: World's oldest tenor enters civil union
Post by: moremojo on September 17, 2007, 01:22:33 am

Amazing story here--don't know if anyone might have already posted it. The world's oldest living tenor, Hugues Cuénod of Switzerland, turned 105 years old earlier this year, the same year which saw him enter into a civil union with his partner Alfred Augustin, taking advantage of recent Swiss legislation allowing same-sex couples to enter into unions providing for similar benefits and responsibilites of marriage. Cuénod, who created the role of Sellem in Igor Stravinsky's opera The Rake's Progress in Venice in 1951, lives with Augustin in an ancient chateau that has belonged to the distinguished singer's family for centuries. Read on (and see these handsome gentlemen at home):
   
http://www.playbillarts.com/news/article/6704.html (http://www.playbillarts.com/news/article/6704.html)

What an extraordinary testament to the resilience of human life and love!

Title: Re: World's oldest tenor enters civil union
Post by: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 07:04:51 am

What a great story! Thanks for posting this, Scott.

L

Title: Re: World's oldest tenor enters civil union
Post by: Front-Ranger on September 17, 2007, 04:29:19 pm

Quote from: MaineWriter on September 17, 2007, 07:04:51 am

What a great story! Thanks for posting this, Scott.

L

I second that! How inspiring!

Title: Re: World's oldest tenor enters civil union
Post by: Meryl on September 23, 2007, 01:32:30 am

Wow, I had no idea Hugues Cuenod was still living.  Good for him!  8)

Title: Re: World's oldest tenor enters civil union
Post by: David In Indy on September 23, 2007, 02:13:15 am

Way to go Hugues Cuénod and Alfred Augustin! I applaud you both! It's never to late to find that special someone!

That's a beautiful story Scott. Thanks for posting it!  :D