This bass aria “Sous les pieds d’une femme” from Gounod’s La Reine du Saba used to be a concert favorite
When asked to express some “thoughts” here about Verdi’s Il trovatore, my immediate thought was “hmm… not a lot to think about there.”
As said at the beginning, I implied I’d rather see Don Carlo(s) and listen to Forza.
On this day in 1958 Samuel Barber‘s Vanessa had its world premiere at the Met
To get right to the point, the performance did not come together despite some good elements and was a major missed opportunity.
On this day in 1946 the Metropolitan Opera presented La Gioconda on tour in Chicago.
On this day in 1926 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with La vestale with Rosa Ponselle in the title role.
The flawless, classical singing style of Perry Como. Perry Como?
Next, I asked Marko Mimica which basses he prefers to listen to on recordings.
I clearly remember the day I first heard the voice of Cesare Siepi.
Usually the longer I know a work the more I look forward to rediscovering it, but that’s just not the case with the Verdi Requiem.
This year as part of Bard’s “Puccini and His World” festival audiences may witness the resurrection of Mascagni’s distinctly odd Iris.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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