Sind das die Cherubim, die ihre Stimmen heben?
It’s time for the annual celebration of the birth of Leonie Rysanek (who, as you know, is your alte Jungfer’s Diva of Divas).
Ruth Hesse
6 pieces since 2015 — in 3 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Salzburger Festspiele.
6
pieces
3
roles
4
companies
12
years
By role
Role Die Amme
Role Herodias
Die Sterne des Himmels werden zur Erde fallen
Chris’s Cache highlights the erstwhile Chicago Symphony Orchestra @ Carnegie series with not one but two starry operas conducted by Georg Solti: Salome with Birgit Nilsson and a performance of Moses und Aron
Sie ist ein Ungeheuer, deine Tochter
The focus in this 1974 performance of Salome from Orange is (mostly) on the Herodes of Jon Vickers.
Role Mary
Unexpected Wagneriennes
After attending three Met Lohengrins I’ve gone into Wagner withdrawal waiting for the upcoming Der Fliegende Holländer.
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).