Antique sonority
On this day in 1926 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with La vestale with Rosa Ponselle in the title role.
5 pieces since 2012 — in 1 role, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Margarete Matzenauer.
View allOn this day in 1926 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with La vestale with Rosa Ponselle in the title role.
With Christmas Eve 2016 falling on a Saturday, the Met offers contrasting orchestral splendors at noon and 6 p.m.
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