83 pieces since 2006 — in 15 roles, at 7 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
3 pieces as Gioconda — stats above show all coverage for Renata Tebaldi.
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It used to be proverbial on the Met Opera Quiz, usually quoted by quiz master Edward Downes: “If you can’t remember where a certain plot event occurs … it happens in La Gioconda.”
Yes, there were other Giocondas if not of quite the same distinction. Chronologically…
Let’s call this meeting to order. My name is Patrick and I’m a boxset-aholic.
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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