My Verona
It surprises even me how some operas have eluded me in live performance even after lo, these many years. One of them is Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.
12 pieces since 2021 — in 7 roles, at 7 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Mercutio — stats above show all coverage for Justin Austin.
View allIt surprises even me how some operas have eluded me in live performance even after lo, these many years. One of them is Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette.
Rosa Feola, hailed last year for her Gilda at the Met, brought a level of vocal refinement and elegance to Juliet that substantially elevated the night’s proceedings.
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