To be a poet is a condition
Are today’s stars enough to sustain Andrea Chénier?
9 pieces since 2011 — in 8 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
3 pieces as Metropolitan Opera — stats above show all coverage for Nancy Fabiola Herrera.
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In its Met premier, neither a talented cast nor some beautiful musical moments were enough to make Florencia feel new or vital.
I can think of no other role that provides the most unique promise of humiliation, and consequently the most opportunity for glory.
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