The replacements
Second casts in Don Giovanni and Turandot at the Metropolitan Opera offer mixed blessings.
Guanqun Yu
12 pieces since 2012 — in 8 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
12
pieces
8
roles
5
companies
15
years
5 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Guanqun Yu.
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Strangers in the night
One needs liberty in order to be a libertine.
Fleur du mal
Too bad, then, that this season’s tossed flower was a bit of a wilted one.
The ladies in question
There is a truism that there are no small parts, only small singers. Last night’s Così fan tutte has made me consider another possible truism: there are no bad productions, only miscast productions.
Tales of the unexpected
Saturday matinee’s prima Trovatore brought an exciting and compelling show to the Met’s stage in the revival of David McVicar’s dark, Goya-esque production.
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).
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