In Lohengrin, populism comes to an apocalyptic end on the Bavarian stage
So I just got out of the Lohengrin prima at the ROH and I’m itching to share my thoughts.
Let’s be honest: I was there for Kaufmann and Kühmeier, two of my favorite singers.
Press quotes on the back of this new release from EMI of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece promise ”a stylish and cliché-free Carmen” and on most fronts I think it’s a fair assessment.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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