Less than hero
Iestyn Davies’s theatrical blandness combined with his vocal unsuitability for the role left a hole at the center of Rinaldo.
43 pieces since 2011 — in 11 roles, at 11 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Rinaldo — stats above show all coverage for Iestyn Davies.
View allIestyn Davies’s theatrical blandness combined with his vocal unsuitability for the role left a hole at the center of Rinaldo.
Rule Britannia? Often during the Olympics that famous number from Thomas Arne’s 1740 Alfred echoed in my ears.
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