A favorite Verdi performance from Tildy Diva
A well-known Met Aïda with a starry cast from 1967 is TildyDiva’s Favorite Verdi Performance
By Tildy Diva
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Grace Bumbry
47 pieces since 2008 — in 12 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
47
pieces
12
roles
9
companies
19
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By role
6 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Grace Bumbry.
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