Nothing makes me feel better than Lohengrin
I take such comfort in the assumption that someone or something will save us from injustice and the lust for power.
By Scott Grunow
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Christa Ludwig
66 pieces since 2008 — in 18 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
66
pieces
18
roles
9
companies
19
years
By role
3 pieces as Ortrud — stats above show all coverage for Christa Ludwig.
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Opening knight
The 1965 season was a time of big changes at the Vienna State Opera.
By Adriel
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strum und drang
Undaunted by Hurricane Hannah, La Cieca continues her presentation of Lohengrin at Unnatural Acts of Opera. Lohengrin: Jess Thomas Elsa: Claire Watson Telramund: Walter Berry Ortrud: Christa Ludwig Koenig Heinrich: Martti Talvela Heerrufer: Eberhard Waechter Vienna State Opera, Karl Boehm, 1965. Lohengrin Act 2
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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).
