When has one “made it?” La Cieca will tell you when one has “made it.” One has “made it” when one is lampooned by that edgiest of all late-night funnymen, Jay Leno.
Some context for this wonderful performance: imagine an America half a century ago in which Beverly Sill’s celebrity was so widespread that our only national park for the performing arts could book...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 2 minutes ago
Another embroidery by Cammarano, as there is no evidence he was romantically involved with the Queen, is there?
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 5 minutes ago
That was Frank Porretta (fils). The NY Phil's 1962 Ory was Frank Porretta (père), who sang at NYCO 1956-70 and did a lot of operetta.
Sanford, let no one ever make you feel ashamed for having contracted a virus and/or for having had the strength to take control of your substance use and work hard for your sobriety. You deserve...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 10 minutes ago
On this date in history: In 1303, the Sapienza University of Rome was founded via a bull of Pope Boniface VIII. It is one of the world's oldest universities, and with 122,000 students, it is...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 42 minutes ago
There's always next season...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 53 minutes ago
I read that! She'd cotton to the comedy bits for sure (including the fake-potato-puff-eating bit).
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Incidentally, it seems that before deciding to do GYPSY, Natalie Dessay was considering HELLO DOLLY!
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Thank you for asking as I'd the same question. I can't get to everything in the region, but it's an either/or for that and Montreal's upcoming concert Così, with and by...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Without being simply a museum piece, that Dolly revival pleased me a great deal. It maintained the distinction between a singing and a dancing ensemble, though yes, the singers could move...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Did anyone see the premiere last night of Giulio Cesare in Hudson? I'm still going back and forth about whether to schlep up there.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
The baritone is completely unknown to me.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
The Richard Foreman had a lot to recommend it, but fun is not the first word that comes to mind.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Corrected above. Thanks for the heads-up.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
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A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
It wasn't on the Great White Way or even in London. But it was a LOT of fun and admirably clear in the tortuous plot department (more so than Richard Foreman's 3Penny at Lincoln Ctr.).
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 1 hour ago
Gosh, that's right. I know that auspicious debut SHOULD be more vividly etched in my memory, but I guess I just wasn't locked into the banner carriers that night. Obviously my loss!
I haven't seen a score so can't say, but I'm pretty sure Valletti is singing B-flats for Rossi--and since Campora omits the reprise of "Qual destino" I guess I figured it...
A favorite Donizetti performance from Belle Raggio · 2 hours ago
Streaming today on Medici from Liège. The few minutes I have seen look promising, but it's too nice a day in New York to spend it with Tristan. I will probably go back to it this evening.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 2 hours ago
It may not qualify as a full-fledged revival, but we just had a few much praised performances of Barry Kosky's Threepenny Opera at BAM. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it.
A favorite Donizetti performance from Angela Meade · 2 hours ago
When has one “made it?” La Cieca will tell you when one has “made it.” One has “made it” when one is lampooned by that edgiest of all late-night funnymen, Jay Leno.
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