3 pieces since 2019 — in 3 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Boston Lyric Opera.
Gioachino Rossini’s adorable adaptation of Cinderella famously dispenses with a slipper in favor of a bracelet to lead the Principe Ramiro back to his Cenerentola. If only this performance had benefitted from such a glittering guiding hand.
The music was at every point dramatically compelling, without seeming cheap or manipulative.
Come ye addicts of melody! After long eclipse, Bel Canto shines again!
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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