Calling cards
On this day in 1968 mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Carmen.
Russell Christopher
8 pieces since 2014 — in 2 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
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roles
1
company
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By role
By company
Role Morales
“The silky-toned Miss Verrett makes the most of the situation”
On this day in 1968 mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Carmen.
Role Sciarrone
Magda Olivero 1910-2014
The legendary Italian soprano Magda Olivero has died.
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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).
