How do you solve a problem like Medea?
I was puzzled by my initial exposure to the Medea of Aribert Reimann, a work of 2010.
Stephanie Houtzeel
3 pieces since 2016 — in 3 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Wiener Staatsoper.
3
pieces
3
roles
2
companies
11
years
By role
By company
Role Kreusa
Role The Muse, Nicklausse
Evensong
When Neil Shicoff celebrated the 40th anniversary of his 1975 stage debut as Ernani in Cincinnati, no one had any idea that it would, essentially, mark the end of his career. In 2014 he added the roles of Canio (at Wiener Staatsoper) and Calaf (at Volksoper Wien) to his repertoire to great acclaim.
Role Titano
Elopement, Neapolitan style
Niccolò Jommelli, forgotten now, was quite well known in Italy and southern Germany in his day.