Frieze frame
Shirin Neshat‘s Aïda in Paris is a typical instance of what happens when an artist is brought in to direct an opera.
Judit Kutasi
10 pieces since 2023 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
10
pieces
4
roles
3
companies
4
years
By role
Role Amneris
Ritorna vincitrice
Elina Garanca is back at the Met for the first time since 2020 — her Amneris is, in a word, sensational.
Nilsson ratings
Christina Nilsson‘s debut enlivens the Met’s new Aïda.
Can you dig it?
I had been hopeful that 2024 would end, if not on a high note, then one that was at least in tune.
Role Ortrud
Swan’s weh
All in all, this was truly a superb achievement for San Francisco Opera and an auspicious first chapter in the Wagner opera journey with Eun Sun Kim.
Role Preziosilla
Character is destiny
La forza del destino concluded its run at the Metropolitan Opera with a significant cast change.
Destiny’s child
While you may need to bring along your Dramamine, the Met’s new production of La forza del destino, does—eventually—spin fast enough to achieve escape velocity.
Role Ulrica
It’s going to be a lovely party
Overall, this was a superb achievement and a thrilling season opener for the San Francisco Opera.
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).