Sexual orientalization
An impressive cast blurs binaries as John Adams‘s ambitious Antony and Cleopatra arrives at the Met
Elizabeth DeShong
38 pieces since 2012 — in 18 roles, at 10 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
38
pieces
18
roles
10
companies
15
years
By role
2 pieces as Octavia — stats above show all coverage for Elizabeth DeShong.
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Classic example: ‘Antony’ at SFO
Antony and Cleopatra was an auspicious start to San Francisco Opera’s second century, a performance that seems to improve as I continue to think about it.
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).
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