Semper Fidelio
Fidelio, which opened last week at the Metropolitan Opera, will always be relevant, I fear.
Jürgen Flimm
8 pieces since 2010 — at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
8
pieces
1
company
17
years
By company
3 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Jürgen Flimm.
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Reunited
There is much to say about the similarities between the plot of Fidelio and the ancient myth of Orpheus.
Mourning glory
I can think of no other role that provides the most unique promise of humiliation, and consequently the most opportunity for glory.
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).