An unholy decadence
On this day in 1966 the Metropolitan Opera presented a new production of Elektra.
Robert Nagy
6 pieces since 2015 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
6
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
12
years
By role
By company
Role Aegisthus
Role Bacchus
Composer’s intentions
A live broadcast of the prologue to Ariadne auf Naxos featuring Julia Varady, a favorite sopranos in a role she sang only rarely.
Role Faust
Faust or famine
In a satanic panic, this week Chris’s Cache presents trio of performances of Mefistofele
Role Radamès
Ethiopian blends
Anticipating the first new local Aïda in thirty-six years, Chris’s Cache revisits Verdi’s popular opera in four unusually interesting in-house recordings from the Met 1961-1976.
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).