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Hilley was just on here a couple days ago literally doing a "yo Mama" at a poster that criticized his singing. I took him to task, then felt bad about it and wished him luck on his...
I never would have thought of comparing her to Herlitzius haha. She definitley was someone whose rep consisted largley of full lyric rep until semi-recently (her met debut was Norina). I lliked her...
I thought so, too, although there were some wrong details that seemed like unforced errors. For example, I loved using the harp solo at the start of the second scene to depict the opioid taking...
I’ve been listening to Eleonora Buratto’s new ‘Indomita’ recital and feelings are somewhat mixed. I’ve never heard her live, or spent a lot of time seeking her out on YouTube or anything, but the...
Is that really a surprise? I thought it was always a slightly surprising role for the other 2 really - Grigoryan doesn't have any bel canto track record or known coloratura facility, Lombardi...
I am not the biggest admirer of AG on this earth, and what I heard from her in the stream did not impress me all that much... and yet, to my own surprise, I heard myself say yesterday: I kind of...
The rewriting of the texts and the production in general of McBurney who believes himself more smart than Schickaneder irritates me with his desire for a permanent show. Misogynistic duo of priests...
Last night, I listened to the entire Eleanora BUrrato album I posted about below. There is, aside from the lack of a trill, some truly stunning singing. The Bellini and Donizetti are wonderful but...
I also thought very highly of the production although not without reservations: the ghost, in particular Having lived in the Rust Belt (or a rust belt) it resonated with me. Detractors often lump...
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!