Cross purposes
“Has anyone ever seen a truly great production of this opera?”
Heike Grötzinger
3 pieces since 2012 — in 3 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Nationaltheater.
3
pieces
3
roles
3
companies
15
years
By role
Role Curra
Role Marcellina
It might as well be Einspring
Kate Royal withdrew as Mozart’s Contessa the other night (May 3) in Munich and we were forced to accept as substitute—gosh!—Anja Harteros
Role Marta
Devil may not care
The subject of timidity has been in my thoughts in these waning days of February 2017. One would almost think there had been some big announcement recently, preceded by a series of smaller ones, to turn a U.S.-based opera fan’s thoughts in this direction.
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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).
