The artist is present
And is this ‘Orpheus’ in the room with us right now?
Sydney Mancasola
7 pieces since 2018 — in 4 roles, at 3 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
7
pieces
4
roles
3
companies
9
years
By role
Role Eurydice
Role Frasquita
On the road again
When it premiered at the Opéra Comique in 1875, Carmen shocked audiences with its frank depictions of female sexuality, the proletariat, and violence: subjects that have ensured the piece’s continued relevance and that have inspired numerous retellings and revisions.
Star vehicles
This Carmen, in other words, was somewhat less radical than its initial image suggested.
Fleur du mal
Too bad, then, that this season’s tossed flower was a bit of a wilted one.
Role Lisa
Psychic gestures
Rolando Villazón opens up about his production of La sonnambula, how he develops characters, and what makes opera dance.
Ain’t no mountain high enough
A new production of La sonnambula at the Metropolitan Opera is musically charming if dramatically confounding.
Role Mélisande
Slow simmer
This was by far my most satisfying experience with Pelléas et Mélisande for a multitude of reasons and I encourage anyone who’s even mildly curious to find their way to the Music Center for a very rich experience.
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).
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