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Well, let’s not forget that the creator of the complete role of Woglinde was no less than Lilli Lehmann! Met Woglindes include Fritzi Scheff, Erna Berger, Steber, Arroyo and Erin Morley as well as...
That would correspond with my impression. With the exception of Brownlee (the first time I saw him) it was a dreary night. I didn't see it when it was new (and I was also 16) but I salute the...
I recall James being very impressed with Brownlee and kind of disgusted that the production — which I found retrograde when it was new and I was 16- was so unworthy of his abilities. As we walked...
I really enjoy Puritani just musically and vocally it can be gorgeous. The duet with Elvira and Georgio, Son virginea vezzoza, Elvira’s mad scene, the duet Suoni La Tromba and the whole final duet...
I would have done the same! The costume was originally gold lamé….she would have looked like Ronald McDonald with her red hair and gold-colored costume. She reportedly requested a costume change to...
Interesting. You'd think that given the year (1969) that Horne would have recommended Sutherland for Pamira and not Sills as Horne had sung with Sutherland many times by that point in time....
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!
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.