One for the vault
Of all of Verdi’s operas. Aida is the one I find least interesting dramatically.
Mariana Pentcheva
3 pieces since 2012 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Teatro Regio di Parma.
3
pieces
3
roles
1
company
15
years
By role
By company
Role Amneris
Role Cuniza
First steps
There’s something charming and almost irresistible about early Verdi opera. I always equate it to seeing a grade school test from Albert Einstein.
Role Preziosilla
One of three
When I acquire DVDs of opera performances, I look for performances which truly merit a video recording; performances in which the totality of the musical and dramatic elements are worth preserving for repeated viewing.
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).
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