Questo e Quello
Says Glenn Close: “The luxury of coming back to such an iconic part having been battered about by life is really revelatory for me.”
A performance of Gluck’s Alceste from Wiener Staatsoper in June 2016.
On this day in 1940 Walt Disney‘s film Pinocchio premiered at the Center Theater in New York City.
“There is a water sprite (called a merman by the Juilliard), a witch and other flora and fauna of Czech folklore.”
On this day in 1969 Jerry Herman‘s musical Dear World opened at the Mark Hellinger Theater, to run 132 performances.
Revive is a manifesto of sorts, declaring Elina Garanca’s intentions for the new direction in her career.
On this day in 1887 Verdi’s Otello premiered in Milan.
“Et d’ailleurs, les costumes me font ressembler à un côté d’une maison.”
La Cieca (pictured) invites you all to enjoy and comment upon this afternoon’s broadcast of Rigoletto, already in progress.
Here’s Matt Baume enjoying Der Fluch Des Engelhart,
On this day in 1943 Bertolt Brecht’s play Der gute Mensch von Sezuan premiered in Zurich.
With a cast of stellar singers and uneven direction by Mary Zimmerman, Dvorák’s Rusalka debuts in a new production at the Metropolitan Opera.
On this day in 1939, Bette Davis won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for Jezebel.
Which diva has blamed her chronic tardiness at rehearsals on a bad case of misaligned throat chakra?
Tonight’s prima of Rusalka at the Met will be broadcast (and, La Cieca trusts, discussed) starting at 7:55 PM.
“Trove Thursday” presents Ann Hallenberg and Franco Fagioli in the title roles of a true rarity: Giulietta e Romeo by Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli.
Friday night Music Director James Conlon sold Die Entfürhung aus dem Serial to a tony crowd of Angelenos.
Happy 94th birthday to the “Grand Dame of Dish,” journalist Liz Smith.
Isn’t it inspiring how deeply Francesca Zambello has sunk her tentacles into the heart of American opera?
Babes in Toyland will feature Kelli O’Hara, Bill Irwin, Lauren Worsham, Christopher Fitzgerald, Drew Barrymore, Keanu Reeves, Noriyuki ‘Pat’ Morita.…
Today’s Rusalka video overview covers filmed performances of Dvorák’s opera since 2010.
“If you think this is good, wait until you see me as Shirley Bassey!” Barton added.
Happy birthday director/choreographer/librettist John De Los Santos.
Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has been named the winner of the 12th annual Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers at the Metropolitan Opera.
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
