Surfacing: an appreciation in 20 fragments
I struggle to articulate the notion of an erotics of art.
Karita Mattila
80 pieces since 2006 — in 20 roles, at 10 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
80
pieces
20
roles
10
companies
21
years
By role
2 pieces as Salome — stats above show all coverage for Karita Mattila.
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salome (met) 9/23/2008
I was there in the house and it was a good night. I still think that Mattila and the production were fresher in 2004 with a wider range of colors and dynamics. However, she didn’t sound frayed or at the end of her rope. Some of the louder high notes can get a blanched quality […]
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).