Les infants terribles
Don Carlos is my favorite Verdi opera, and I’m always in favor of including the most music. But it can be a dizzying task to keep track of all the options.
Joseph Rouleau
3 pieces since 2015 — in 3 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Royal Opera, Covent Garden.
3
pieces
3
roles
3
companies
12
years
By role
Role Le Grand Inquisiteur
Role Raimondo
È nata una stella
Few things in opera are more exciting than a beloved young singer taking on a new role, especially in a new Fach.
Role Samuel
I won’t dance, don’t ask me
A live Un Ballo in Maschera featuring Jon Vickers, Amy Shuard, Lucia Popp, Shirley Verrett and Peter Glossop.
I’ll take the fall
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).