Down in the depths
If opera as a genre in justified in its claim to one particular story, history confirms that the Orpheus myth would be that story.
Christiane Karg
11 pieces since 2012 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
11
pieces
4
roles
3
companies
15
years
By role
By company
Role Eurydice
Role Ginevra
One Handel, one heart
I don’t usually attend a performance of an opera I’ve known well most of my life expecting a revelation.
Role Pamina
A grandeur night for singing
“Die Zauberflöte is an opera!” “No, it’s the first musical comedy!”
Role Susanna
Forgiveness
It was odd, if not downright uncomfortable, to watch Le Nozze di Figaro at the Metropolitan Opera.
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).