To each word a warbling note
“What fools these mortals be!”
Allyson McHardy
4 pieces since 2014 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Festival d'Aix-en-Provence.
4
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
13
years
By role
Role Hippolyta
Role Medoro
Saxon violence
His shaved head in striking contrast to his dark beard and glinting eyes, the implacable Tartar conqueror glowers at us from the CD cover, while the uncropped photo of countertenor Xavier Sabata (above) is even more disturbing, featuring his raised fist and forearm tightly wrapped in a leather belt.
Role Riel's mother
The Riel thing
By virtue of its subject matter and the auspicious occasion of its commissioning, Louis Riel was destined to be iconic.
Role Smeton
Sondra castle
By the end of the first act, it was clear to me that I was experiencing an artist performing at her absolute peak.
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
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).
