A jewel, despite the setting
The first time I heard of Ermonela Jaho it was as the ultimate understudy. In the aughts it seemed that every time Angela Gheorghiu or Anna Netrebko or whoever canceled, Jaho was standing by.
3 pieces since 2010 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Baron Douphol — stats above show all coverage for John Hancock.
View allThe first time I heard of Ermonela Jaho it was as the ultimate understudy. In the aughts it seemed that every time Angela Gheorghiu or Anna Netrebko or whoever canceled, Jaho was standing by.
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