Florence Quivar

12 pieces since 2010 — in 2 roles, at 2 companies, most often at LA Opera.

12 pieces
2 roles
2 companies
17 years

Role Jocasta

Franco-Russo-Sino-Roman

Igor Stravinsky was a bit of a musical shapeshifter in his day, especially when compared to his contemporaries in early 20th century Europe. Given, the time in which Stravinsky was living in Europe was one of the most dynamic periods in recent history, but few were able to consistently generate music of such varying style […]

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Role Ulrica

Splendidissima!

A 1989 production of Verdi’s Un ballo in maschera should have been another jewel in Herbert von Karajan’s already quite impressive crown.  A stellar cast, an impeccable orchestra, an enormous period set –the grand opera of Salzburg under his regime.  He had recently finished a studio recording with the cast, and was preparing them for […]

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