Variations on salon themes
In French opera—until Pelleas et Mélisande anyway—there is always a great deal of dance; often, dance rather than song is the main event.
7 pieces since 2013 — in 5 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Opera Lafayette.
2 pieces as Opera Lafayette — stats above show all coverage for Douglas Williams.
View allIn French opera—until Pelleas et Mélisande anyway—there is always a great deal of dance; often, dance rather than song is the main event.
Over the past week New York City was blessed by two appealing 17th century presentations: John Blow’s Venus and Adonis from Opera Lafayette and La Storia di Orfeo courtesy of the Boston Early Music Festival.
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