Many happy returns
The Met’s mostly successful revivals of The Queen of Spades and La bohème showcase the returns of Sonya Yoncheva and Corinne Winters
Alexander Köpeczi
5 pieces since 2024 — in 5 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
5
pieces
5
roles
4
companies
3
years
Role Colline
Role Oracle of Neptune
Direct-to-video
As a burgeoning opera fan, I relied on YouTube to connect me with the art form.
Role Prince Gremin, Sarastro, Ramfis
Bass desires
Alexander Köpeczi, currently plying leading roles in two operas in Santa Fe and, rumor has it, the life of one prominent soprano, is the object of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
Role Ramfis
Frieze frame
Shirin Neshat‘s Aïda in Paris is a typical instance of what happens when an artist is brought in to direct an opera.
Role Sarastro
High and dry
Ilana Walder-Biesanz reports from The Santa Fe Opera, where Tobias Picker‘s latest opera falls short, a new Rodelinda scintillates, and sumptuous singing abounds across the entire repertoire.
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).