Trove Thursday presents Michael Fabiano in one of his specialties as the dashing hero of Il Corsaro torn between Tamara Wilson and Nicole Cabell.
I find it difficult to experience Madama Butterfly without also experiencing an odd fracturing of the self.
Madama Butterfly remains fascinating because of its complexity.
I was extraordinarily happy Monday evening to encounter Angel Blue and Russell Thomas as Mimi and Rodolfo.
f you like opera to look like a museum, the Arena di Verona’s latest video of Aida should jump to the top of your wish list.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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