Down for the Count
An uneven new cast can’t dim the glow of Richard Eyre‘s incisive Le nozze di Figaro at the Met
14 pieces since 2016 — in 8 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
7 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Emily D'Angelo.
View allAn uneven new cast can’t dim the glow of Richard Eyre‘s incisive Le nozze di Figaro at the Met
The Met’s Cinderella is a charming adaptation of Massenet’s opera. Frothy, fun, and enchanting, it is a magical holiday treat for the whole family to enjoy.
A good time seemed to be had by all though I don’t recall seeing a single child in attendance.
For more than 40 years, the magnificent opening image from Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites has served as an icon for the Met.
At the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday night, Mozart’s opera never sounded fresher, a superstar cast shining new light on one of the composer’s all-too-seldom-performed scores.
Heretofore I’d avoided the Met’s abridged, English-language holiday presentations.
Without fail, all nine finalists had nice clear ringing voices. Whether they develop into great artists is another question.
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