Super rich kids
Wolf Trap Opera triumphs in a fizzy, fun Cenerentola.
Angel Raii Gomez
6 pieces since 2022 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Academy of Vocal Arts.
6
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
5
years
By role
By company
Role Don Ramiro
Role Ernesto
So a fool returns to his Philly
Updating opera settings is, of course, expected; I’d wager in most houses more often than not it’s now the norm. Still, few in my experience have the specificity and local immediacy of Don Pasquale at the Academy of Vocal Arts.
Role Gastone
The sense of dramatic thrust
Soprano Lydia Grindatto confirmed the fine impression she had made at Giargiari vocal competition with a charismatic, thoroughly inhabited performance that showed careful preparation in every aspect.
Role Triquet
Doing something right
There was something very Russian—indeed, Chekhovian—about the mix of joy and tears, as the Academy of Vocal Arts performed Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin
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).