The Talk of the Town A favorite Verdi performance from Ryan Ellerman Luminous Lucia Popp’s “Caro Nome” beams with Gilda’s youthful passion, displaying Popp’s signature bright, beautiful timbre and magnificent coloratura. By Ryan Ellerman May 2, 2026 at6:00 AM 12 comments Topics: favorite Verdi performances, The Talk of the Town Comments Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance? Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance? Sponsored Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance? Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town! Parterre Box Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town! Parterre Box Sign up for our free Newsletter. Email Subscribed Website Address Sign Up We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy. Support Parterre Box Donate to keep opera's liveliest publication free and independent. No paywalls, no institutional backing, no bootlicking.