Maria Ewing sings Mozart
Today is Mozart’s 266th birthday and I had already planned a Trove Thursday celebration when I learned that Maria Ewing had died on January 9.
Frederica von Stade
58 pieces since 2006 — in 10 roles, at 7 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
58
pieces
10
roles
7
companies
21
years
By role
5 pieces as Cherubino — stats above show all coverage for Frederica von Stade.
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Idol gossip
During the 70s, Kiri Te Kanawa, particularly singing Mozart, became one of my favorite singers.
Wien to me
Orfeo’s 150 Years box chronologically documents some of the finest nights of live opera from the Wiener Staatsoper in the years following its restoration in 1955.
Ne plus ultra
When LaCieca asked me to choose my favorite live recording, I had to think… and think.
Gay “Marriage”
These days, when James Levine is mostly in the news due to his back ailments, it is somewhat shocking to see this performance of Le nozze di Figaro begin with the Maestro fairly dancing around on the podium as he conducts a sparkling rendition of the overture. It starts off a classic performance of Mozart’s […]