Cross purposes
In spite of sounding like an indelicate football injury, I Lombardi alla prima crociata was only Giuseppe Verdi’s fourth opera.
Roberto De Biasio
3 pieces since 2012 — in 3 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Teatro Regio di Parma.
3
pieces
3
roles
2
companies
15
years
By role
By company
Role Arvino
Role Foresto
Odd numbers
All of the operas of Giuseppe Verdi contain music that is worth hearing and can be rewarding in good performances.
Role Pinkerton
Wise woman
Ana Maria Martinez’s tremendously impressive Cio-Cio-San dominated the season premiere of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Met.