No minor talent
On this day in 1982 the Metropolitan Opera revisited its controversial season-opener Norma.
88 pieces since 2005 — in 17 roles, at 12 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
3 pieces as Despina — stats above show all coverage for Cecilia Bartoli.
View allOn this day in 1982 the Metropolitan Opera revisited its controversial season-opener Norma.
On this day in 1996 mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli made her Metropolitan Opera stage debut as Despina.
There is a truism that there are no small parts, only small singers. Last night’s Così fan tutte has made me consider another possible truism: there are no bad productions, only miscast productions.
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