Shooting in low light
What we really need, some seem to believe, is fuller representation of the 19th century.
Christina Landshamer
6 pieces since 2015 — in 5 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Dutch National Opera.
6
pieces
5
roles
2
companies
12
years
By role
By company
Role Ännchen
Role Marzelline
Sachs appeal
Last night’s cast of Die Meistersinger at the Met, dominated by the irascible, unbeatable duo of Michael Volle and Johannes Martin Kränzle as Sachs and Beckmesser, did much to enliven Otto Schenk’s creaky, nearly 30-year-old production.
Role Pamina
Magic “Flute”
A confession: I have a real love/ hate relationship with Mozart’s Die Zauberflote.
Role Sophie
Sweetness and light
This was a Rosenkavalier that aspired to excellence and almost achieved it.
Role soprano
Conductors for the ages
In Munich, performances by 97-year-old Herbert Blomstedt and 32-year-old Thomas Guggeis show the city’s orchestral ensembles at their best
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
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).
