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Gli enigmi sono due

Which veteran Met star had his nose buried so deep in his score that he collided clumsily with a chorister at a final rehearsal? The low-voiced divo erupted in threats, but calmed down soon enough when he realized that he was yelling at the AGMA Rep!

Which soprano now has a large hole in her schedule half a year hence after canceling a bel canto role debut? She’s been replaced by a considerate colleague who fortunately had a coordinating hole in her schedule (though, unfortunately, rather an unpleasant hole in her voice as well.)

62 comments

  • Il Tenore di Grazia says:

    I saw Dessay and Hampson in Hamlet about five years ago at the Chatelet in Paris. They were both great. The Met had planned on bringing that production – originally from Lausanne, I believe – to New York but I guess Dessay’s illness killed that. Now it’s back on but with Keenlyside. Hampson no longer interested or able?

  • CALLASORPHAN says:

    Hampson IS a wonderful Hamlet. I DO hope that he’s interested AND able!