He will sing his first Calaf in Turandot in performances at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma beginning March 22.
Fabiano returns to the Met in October to sing Cavaradossi, according the very detailed predictions for next season on the Future Met Wiki.
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Tantalizing tenor Michael Fabiano adds a new role to his repertoire barely five weeks from today.
By La Cieca La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
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