Critic in crinoline
About this evening: the opera we saw was Arabella, written by a gentleman named Mr. Richard Strauss.
4 pieces since 2014 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
About this evening: the opera we saw was Arabella, written by a gentleman named Mr. Richard Strauss.
Just because one can write an opera based on a film, does this necessarily indicate that one should?
Why did I mostly want to close my eyes and just listen?
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