Moon and stars
One of the major complaints about the five year casting system (as well as the shared productions by different companies) is that operatic events are rarely surprises anymore.
8 pieces since 2010 — in 5 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Benoit/Alcindoro — stats above show all coverage for John del Carlo.
View allOne of the major complaints about the five year casting system (as well as the shared productions by different companies) is that operatic events are rarely surprises anymore.
Every year I say I’m not going to another La Bohème because I’ve seen this too many times.
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