Teen model
While she brought many exceptionally appealing qualities to her portrayal, Ermonela Jaho’s slender soprano often struggled to cope with Puccini’s demanding music.
Maria Zifchak
11 pieces since 2013 — in 6 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
11
pieces
6
roles
1
company
14
years
By company
4 pieces as Suzuki — stats above show all coverage for Maria Zifchak.
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Puppet show
Madama Butterfly remains fascinating because of its complexity.
Wise woman
Ana Maria Martinez’s tremendously impressive Cio-Cio-San dominated the season premiere of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Met.
No limits
The scene: a vocal audition, sometime in the past. A young, blond soprano approaches the podium. Her aria: “Un bel di.” She sings. Before she gets to the second “Chi sara” she’s rudely interrupted.