They are the champions
This is likely the best Giargiari Bel Canto competition year in my experience, evidenced in several important ways.
Lydia Grindatto
5 pieces since 2022 — in 3 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Academy of Vocal Arts.
5
pieces
3
roles
3
companies
5
years
By role
Role Tatiana
Role Tatyana
Doing something right
There was something very Russian—indeed, Chekhovian—about the mix of joy and tears, as the Academy of Vocal Arts performed Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin
Role Violetta
The sense of dramatic thrust
Soprano Lydia Grindatto confirmed the fine impression she had made at Giargiari vocal competition with a charismatic, thoroughly inhabited performance that showed careful preparation in every aspect.
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).