Super rich kids
Wolf Trap Opera triumphs in a fizzy, fun Cenerentola.
Cumhur Görgün
6 pieces since 2022 — in 5 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Academy of Vocal Arts.
6
pieces
5
roles
3
companies
5
years
Role Alidoro
Role Angelotti
Lead balloon
At Wolf Trap Opera, a season-closing Tosca is weighed down by an incoherent setting during Italy’s Anni di piombo.
Role Banco
Thane and suffering
In the 1847 version of Macbeth, the forces of Teatro Nuovo lacked the thunderous punch this music can pack, but provided a pleasant ride
Role Don Pasquale
So a fool returns to his Philly
Updating opera settings is, of course, expected; I’d wager in most houses more often than not it’s now the norm. Still, few in my experience have the specificity and local immediacy of Don Pasquale at the Academy of Vocal Arts.
Role Enrico VIII
Giving head voice
Anna Bolena might be the earliest of Donizetti’s operas that might have name recognition to a non-specialist audience.
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).