The royal purple of sovereign glory
On this day in 1903, the Metropolitan Opera presented the company premiere of Verdi’s Ernani.
Marcella Sembrich
5 pieces since 2016 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
5
pieces
3
roles
1
company
11
years
By role
By company
Role Elvira
Role Gilda
There arose such a clatter
With Christmas Eve 2016 falling on a Saturday, the Met offers contrasting orchestral splendors at noon and 6 p.m.
Role Violetta
“Judicious liberality”
On this day in 1883 the Metropolitan Opera presented the company premiere of La traviata.
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).