Shorn yesterday
For opening night 2018, the Met offered the creaky but appealing biblical epic Samson et Dalila, presumably as a vehicle for Elina Garanca and Roberto Alagna.
Elchin Azizov
4 pieces since 2014 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
4
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
13
years
By company
Role Abimelech
Role Dr. Ibn-Hakia
Reach out in the darkness
Iolanta was crowned on Thursday evening by Sonya Yoncheva’s haunting portrayal of the blind title character.
Role Gryaznoy
The Night They Raided Rimsky’s
Opera-lovers who attend too much modern opera may find that it feels like duty.
Role Ibn-Hakia
Door to door
The Met’s planned premiere of Iolanta/Bluebeard’s Castle was cancelled due to the Great Blizzard That Wasn’t.