Dolora Zajick

43 pieces since 2006 — in 8 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.

43 pieces
8 roles
1 company
21 years

2 pieces as Adalgisa — stats above show all coverage for Dolora Zajick.

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Diva, from head to mistletoe

Our Own Gualtier Maldè reflects on Maria Guleghina’s first Met Norma. True confession: I love Maria Guleghina, I really, really love her. I know her flaws but her strengths are such that they sweep aside severe demerits that would consign any other artist to filth. Among contemporary singers she is one artist who thinks big, […]

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Too much casta, not enough diva

Last night’s season premiere of Norma at the Met restored Bellini’s opera to musical and vocal distinction but the dramatic fire was burning only fitfully. Hasmik Papian is a hugely experienced Norma who some consider to be the best contemporary exponent of the role. But the key word here is contemporary not best. Her voice […]

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