Thoughts on Andrea Chénier: the greats
Quite simply, the singers are not around today who are steeped in the tradition of verismo, or for that matter the later part of the 19th century.
Franco Corelli
70 pieces since 2006 — in 16 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
70
pieces
16
roles
5
companies
21
years
By role
2 pieces as Andrea Chénier — stats above show all coverage for Franco Corelli.
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Thoughts on Andrea Chénier: the opera
Doing my research for these “thoughts” ahead of a starry revival in London that opened yesterday, I came across the following review for the Opening Night of the 1962-63 Season.
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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