Beyond the forest
An opera revolving around chastity vows, adultery, slut-shaming, lesbianism, transvestism and much more!
Alexander McKissick
3 pieces since 2016 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Washington National Opera.
3
pieces
3
roles
1
company
11
years
By role
By company
Role Linfea
Role Nikolaus Sprink
Christmas past imperfect
Give the creators credit for producing an emotional response.
Role Roderigo
General, not specific
While Russell Thomas admirably goes toe to toe with Otello (and Otello) in a thoughtful and self-aware way, the assumption feels like a work in progress if not an outright mismatch with his vocal gifts.
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).