‘Così,’ cheap ‘n cheerful
In 2022, making Così fan tutte intimate is not a radical act. Making it enjoyable, however, is.
28 pieces since 2009 — in 15 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Don Alfonso — stats above show all coverage for Ferruccio Furlanetto.
View allIn 2022, making Così fan tutte intimate is not a radical act. Making it enjoyable, however, is.
In San Francisco Opera’s new Così fan tutte, the elements that most visibly read as “American” were a penchant for slapstick humor, overcooked blocking, and an abundance of cartoonish period costumes that hobbled the opera’s first act.
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