A jewel, despite the setting
The first time I heard of Ermonela Jaho it was as the ultimate understudy. In the aughts it seemed that every time Angela Gheorghiu or Anna Netrebko or whoever canceled, Jaho was standing by.
19 pieces since 2006 — in 6 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Violetta Valéry — stats above show all coverage for Ruth Ann Swenson.
View allThe first time I heard of Ermonela Jaho it was as the ultimate understudy. In the aughts it seemed that every time Angela Gheorghiu or Anna Netrebko or whoever canceled, Jaho was standing by.
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