Thoughts on La Gioconda: Milanov
It’s time to discuss Zinka Milanov.
Salvatore Baccaloni
6 pieces since 2013 — in 4 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
6
pieces
4
roles
2
companies
14
years
By role
Role Alvise
Role Il Sagristano
Ma, falle gli occhi azzuri!
Another treasure from Mike Richter‘s trove: the only studio recording of Dorothy Kirsten‘s celebrated Tosca.
Role Mathieu
Thoughts on Andrea Chénier: the greats
Quite simply, the singers are not around today who are steeped in the tradition of verismo, or for that matter the later part of the 19th century.
Role Melitone
Thoughts on La Forza del destino: recordings
As said at the beginning, I implied I’d rather see Don Carlo(s) and listen to Forza.
Il core vi dono
With February 14th falling on a Sunday, there will be no Valentine’s Day Met performance this year.
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).