Family values
A regular day in 2018 Washington, D.C., or Verdi’s Don Carlo?
Rafael Davila
5 pieces since 2015 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
5
pieces
4
roles
3
companies
12
years
By role
Role Carlo
Role Don José
Star vehicles
This Carmen, in other words, was somewhat less radical than its initial image suggested.
Not my dragoon
The Metropolitan Opera’s revival of Carmen began with a bit of drama Thursday night when tenor Rafael Davila replaced Marcelo Álvarez.
Role General Alfredo
Dangerous liaisons
There was a certain frisson in the air entering Chicago Lyric Opera last night, and not just in anticipation of attending the world premiere of a new work by Jimmy Lopez (music) and Nilo Cruz (libretto), Bel Canto.
Role Radames
A farewell to Frisell
Old opera productions at the end of their performing life can be sad affairs.
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).
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
