“Dynamic, highly charged, tigerish”
On this day in 1956 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with Maria Callas in Norma.
Giulietta Simionato
46 pieces since 2008 — in 12 roles, at 6 companies, most often at La Scala.
46
pieces
12
roles
6
companies
19
years
By role
3 pieces as Adalgisa — stats above show all coverage for Giulietta Simionato.
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Normative
La Cieca is sort of out of words trying to describe what makes a great performance of the role of Norma, as opposed to the conscientious traversal of the notes.
Stairway to paradise
We approach, beloveds, as unto a shrine, for these are no ordinary performances.
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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).
