The hole truth
Finally the reason for all that screaming at La Scala begins to emerge.
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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).
Mister Trouble never hangs around
On this day in 1955 Mighty Mouse Playhouse premiered on CBS.
Eminence grise
Even when he’s not conducting the production, or, for that matter, even after the production is closed, Maestro Levine remains a presence on the Met’s website.
Dangerous liaisons
There was a certain frisson in the air entering Chicago Lyric Opera last night, and not just in anticipation of attending the world premiere of a new work by Jimmy Lopez (music) and Nilo Cruz (libretto), Bel Canto.
Bird lives!
The Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia just announced that Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD will have its New York premiere in a co-production between the two institutions, April 1 and 3, 2016.
Silver rose
Today is the centennial of the birth of soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.
Vanishing act
Kasper Holten, Director of Opera at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, has announced he will quit this post in March 2017.
Mattiwilda Dobbs 1925-2015
The African-American coloratura soprano, was one of the first black artists to sing leading roles in international theaters, died yesterday.
Cher public, affrettati, precipita per l’etra!
La Cieca’s familiar spirits have been turning their generally steely eyes to the Future Met Wiki, attempting in vain to make sense of impending repertoire and casting at Casa Gelb.
The rite stuff
Remember that time you went to the opera and the entire evening was perfection?
Dienstag mit Marianne
I think my love/hate relationship with Händel stems from the fact that during my early days as an operagoer there simply wasn’t any to hear.
La Ligne Corolle
On this day in 1946 designer Christian Dior and his backer Marcel Boussac founded Maison Dior.
Out of hell
One can only pray that “three strikes, you’re out” applies at the Met. If so, we can rest easy that Jeremy Sams won’t be getting any new assignments.
None of your beeswax
Born on this day in 1761 Madame Tussaud (not pictured.)
Tits de-lovely
“Khatia’s great tits have come quite naturally, without a struggle.”
To harness song to human tragedy
LoftOpera gives performances of exceptional musical and theatrical polish in offbeat corners of Brooklyn.
Giovanna in the dark
From La Scala, starting at 11:00 AM ET, a “Backstage Live” view of the opening night performance of Giovanna d’Arco.
Blendship
On this day in 1939 Cole Porter‘s musical DuBarry was a Lady premiered at the 46th Street Theatre, to run 408 performances.
Text appeal
The festivities begin at 1:00 PM today with La bohème.
Regrets, I’ve had a few
On this day in 1890 Les Troyens premiered in Karlsruhe.
Renaissance woman
La Cieca is wondering who, in fact, will be performing the role of the Roman diva, or, for that matter, any other role in this production.