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.
159 pieces since 2008 — in 32 roles, at 19 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Alfredo Germont — stats above show all coverage for Jonas Kaufmann.
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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