‘Big D’ energy
Only three years separate the creation of The Most Happy Fella (1956) and The Sound of Music (1959), but there’s a proverbial ocean between these two Golden Age musicals are being performed at prestigious festivals this summer.
49 pieces since 2009 — in 4 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Glimmerglass Festival — stats above show all coverage for Michael Mayer.
View allOnly three years separate the creation of The Most Happy Fella (1956) and The Sound of Music (1959), but there’s a proverbial ocean between these two Golden Age musicals are being performed at prestigious festivals this summer.
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