“Prima inter pares”
On this day in September 27, 1988, the Metropolitan opera presented the company premiere of Giulio Cesare, starring Kathleen Battle and Tatiana Troyanos.
Kathleen Battle
41 pieces since 2009 — in 7 roles, at 6 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
41
pieces
7
roles
6
companies
18
years
2 pieces as Cleopatra — stats above show all coverage for Kathleen Battle.
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Conquering hero
Today is Handel’s 332nd birthday and “Trove Thursday” celebrates with a rare live broadcast of his best-known opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto.