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This Carmen, in other words, was somewhat less radical than its initial image suggested.
25 pieces since 2009 — in 16 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
4 pieces as Escamillo — stats above show all coverage for Kyle Ketelsen.
View allThis Carmen, in other words, was somewhat less radical than its initial image suggested.
“Tame” seemed to be the appropriate adjective to describe San Francisco Opera’s Carmen.
Too bad, then, that this season’s tossed flower was a bit of a wilted one.
The Metropolitan Opera’s revival of Carmen began with a bit of drama Thursday night when tenor Rafael Davila replaced Marcelo Álvarez.
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