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Shirin Neshat‘s Aïda in Paris is a typical instance of what happens when an artist is brought in to direct an opera.
10 pieces since 2023 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
4 pieces as Amneris — stats above show all coverage for Judit Kutasi.
View allShirin Neshat‘s Aïda in Paris is a typical instance of what happens when an artist is brought in to direct an opera.
Elina Garanca is back at the Met for the first time since 2020 — her Amneris is, in a word, sensational.
Christina Nilsson‘s debut enlivens the Met’s new Aïda.
I had been hopeful that 2024 would end, if not on a high note, then one that was at least in tune.
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