Hell’s kitchen
Hansel and Gretel might just be the best thing the Met has done so far this season.
Tara Erraught
8 pieces since 2017 — in 5 roles, at 1 company, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
8
pieces
5
roles
1
company
10
years
By company
Role Hansel
Role Madama Cortese
The Grand Salzburg Hotel
A.J. Goldmann on the Salzburg Festival’s revolving doors, both in its administration and in its delectable production of Il viaggio a Reims.
Role Nicklausse
Drunk history
Last night was my fourth or fifth wade into the slough of Bartlett Sher’s production of Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann at the Met since its premiere in 2009.
Role Octavian
‘Ja, ja’ land
We leave behind the Vienna of the 1740s, the time of breeches, fans and white wigs.
Role Turnspit
The sprite in you
Today’s Rusalka video overview covers filmed performances of Dvorák’s opera since 2010.
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).