Frederick Ballentine

14 pieces since 2015 — in 13 roles, at 6 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.

14 pieces
13 roles
6 companies
12 years

1 piece as Le Remendado — stats above show all coverage for Frederick Ballentine.

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On the road again

When it premiered at the Opéra Comique in 1875, Carmen shocked audiences with its frank depictions of female sexuality, the proletariat, and violence: subjects that have ensured the piece’s continued relevance and that have inspired numerous retellings and revisions.

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