Sweet and low: Orlinski’s Orfeo
My impression was of a very fine singer performing a role that was slightly too large for him.
Regula Mühlemann
5 pieces since 2018 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Philadelphia Orchestra.
5
pieces
4
roles
3
companies
9
years
By role
Role Euridice
Role Hanne
That time of year
One of the greats of classical music, Franz Joseph Haydn was a bit of an “also-ran” as an opera composer.
Role Papagena
A grandeur night for singing
“Die Zauberflöte is an opera!” “No, it’s the first musical comedy!”
Role Sophie
Those in glass houses
Krzysztof Warlikowski‘s Der Rosenkavalier at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées surpasses even Nigel Wilkinson‘s high ‘WTF threshhold’
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).
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