Time is very kind to her
On this day in 1892, Adelina Patti sang her first and only performance of La traviata at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Nico Castel
13 pieces since 2010 — in 7 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
13
pieces
7
roles
4
companies
17
years
By role
Role Don Basilio
Role Le Duc
French kiss
To celebrate Valerie Masterson‘s turning 85 tomorrow, Trove Thursday offers a second annual birthday salute to the English soprano.
Role Marquis Cast-Piani
Special baby
On this day in 1977 Alban Berg‘s Lulu premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in the as-yet incomplete 2 act version.
Things to come
On this day in 1977 Alban Berg’s Lulu premiered at the Metropolitan Opera.
Role Marquis Casti-Piani
A lady has responsibilities
Happy 58th birthday to actress and singer Vanessa Williams.
Role Marquis de Casti-Piani
You maid me love you
On this day in 1963, the musical Tovarich opened at the Broadway Theatre, starring Vivien Leigh and Jean Pierre Aumont.
MIsfit
On this day in 1977 Alban Berg‘s Lulu premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in the as-yet incomplete two act version.
Role Prince Guidon
Kaleidoscopic maestro
Saturday marks the centenary of Julius Rudel’s birth which Trove Thursday celebrates with Le Coq d’or, Faust and Ariodante, a triple-bill showcasing his impressive versatility, featuring Beverly Sills and Norman Treigle, two of the most important artists he nurtured during his leadership of the New York City Opera.
Role Tebaldo
Act two
Chris’s Cache sends Renata Scotto a valentine ahead of her 89th birthday next week with rare in-house recordings of eight (!) mid-career performances spanning 1971-1977.