Trouble in Thebes
What to do with all those glorious short operas: play them alone or find companion pieces?
Nikolai Schukoff
3 pieces since 2012 — in 3 roles, at 1 company, most often at Teatro Real Madrid.
3
pieces
3
roles
1
company
15
years
By company
Role Oedipus
Role Otello
Melody and more
The arrival of a new recording of Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello into the catalogue, to say nothing of a new tenor capable of singing Otello, is generally cause for hosannas all around in operatic circles.
Role Steva
Czech mate
At first glance, Ivor Bolton, Chief Conductor of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, would seem an odd choice to lead Jenufa, Janacek’s grim tale of infanticide and oppressive village morality.
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).