Battle of the network tsars
For all their orchestral and vocal attractions, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s 15 operas are rarities in the West.
Stephan Rügamer
4 pieces since 2015 — in 3 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Staatsoper Berlin.
4
pieces
3
roles
3
companies
12
years
Role Bomelius
Role Der Chevalier / Ein zweifelhaftes Individuum
An der geliebter ‘ferne’
Role Nick
Headless “Girl” in a topless bar
Today’s listener has heard the scores of the classic Westerns that borrowed from Puccini (and Wagner!) to create the sound of the myth of the West.
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).