George Manahan

7 pieces since 2009 — at 3 companies, most often at New York City Opera.

7 pieces
3 companies
18 years

2 pieces as New York City Opera — stats above show all coverage for George Manahan.

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Finishing the spat

Although billed as “I Love Lucy the opera”, New York City Opera’s production of Richard Strauss’s conversation-piece Intermezzo offers far more emotional depth than the much-loved 1950s sitcom. Yet ironically, in key moments it lacks the necessary heart which Lucy had in spades. 

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