Was ist’s mit den ewigen Göttern?
Christine Goerke‘s Bayreuth debut has been canceled.
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One goddess, one Hallenberg!
Although I usually pretend that I don’t have the diva-worship gene, sharp-eyed readers of parterre box will know that since I joined the site in 2011 as “DeCaffarrelli” I have often swooned as an Ann Hallenberg-fanboi.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
Welcome to the dollhouse
On this day in 1910 prima ballerina Anna Pavlova made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in Coppelia (on a double bill with Werther!)
The three faces of Lisette
The season’s second cast delivered a satisfying, if not transcendent, La Traviata at the Met last night as they struggled to emerge from piles of jewel tone brocade and gold filigree.
Quand votre sœur Charlotte est là!
Trove Thursday previews Massenet’s Werther—due to return next month at the Met—with a 1984 Paris performance starring two marvelous protagonists, Tatiana Troyanos and Alain Vanzo.
“Even when we speak it is musical”
Born on this day in 1935 soprano Mirella Freni.
She ain’t down yet
The fabulous Beth Malone is the Molly Brown of my dreams—forthright, bold, and a superbly gifted singer with just the right touch of country twang.
Castles made of sand
Jakub Józef Orlinski‘s “Stille amare” packed a lot of punch in terms of dramatic intensity.
To think of shadows
Born on this day in 1802 author and playwright Victor Hugo.
Look what happened to “Mabel”
Time heals almost everything, as Jerry Herman’s best score is stylishly resurrected.
Skeleton key
Original Director Richard Jones and revival director Benjamin Davis have created a staging that veers wildly between fascinating and fatally flawed.
Madrid 86es Domingo
“I accept full responsibility for my actions, and I have grown from this experience.”
Roberto dangerously
For those of you keeping track at home that’s four substitutions for three roles and the curtain hasn’t even gone up yet.
Roz’s turn
On this day in 1953 Rosalind Russell topped the bill on the opening night of Wonderful Town, with a score by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
Another version of the sleuth
Opera for families may not generally be my thing, but I loved feeling like I was a tiny part of shaping a new opera.
More than a diva
Happy 86th Birthday soprano Renata Scotto.
The perfect match
If only she’d been able to sing more than 10 minutes of Bjork’s music!
The grand manner
Born on this day in 1927 soprano Régine Crespin.
Le nozze di Figaro
Believe it or not, it’s the final Nozze of the Met’s 2019-2020 season.
After the parade
Dolly definitely did not have me at Hello!
Beautiful ghost
Born on this day in 1930 soprano and film “ghost” singer Marni Nixon.
Happy birthday Christine Ebersole!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPdmz55VNOM The actress and songstress is 67 today! Born on this day in 1907 librettist and poet W H Auden. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh41PeFJI7o