Not only was Milnes my gateway to opera, but my interview with him last year was my introduction to the incredible Parterre community. Milnes’s steely ring captured my attention as a kid and never let go. His maniacal embodiment of evil thrills me to this day.
A favorite Verdi performance from Brendan Latimer
My contribution this month honors the great Sherrill Milnes in his electrifying performance of Iago’s credo (1979, Met).
Brendan Latimer
Brendan Latimer is a writer and urban planner based in Baltimore, MD. He invented the dark chocolate with orange juice combo. You can find him on Instagram at @b_lat_ and @operanoises.
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