Thrust into the political spotlight
The Met’s revival of Turandot on Saturday night was surprisingly contentious.
Yonghoon Lee
12 pieces since 2011 — in 5 roles, at 2 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
12
pieces
5
roles
2
companies
16
years
By role
By company
Role Calàf
Role Don José
Fleur du mal
Too bad, then, that this season’s tossed flower was a bit of a wilted one.
Role Manrico
The trouble with troubadours
Anita Rachvelishvili and Quinn Kelsey towered over an otherwise pedestrian if still exciting Il Trovatore.
Out here in the dark
This is the tenth season of the Met’s HD broadcasts, not that I would know it.
The gleam of his smile
A clearly moved Hvorostovsky basked in the moment and momentarily broke character to acknowledge the love.
Role Radamès
Neigh sayers: Frightening the Horses
At tonight’s performance of Aida at the Met, the Triumphal Scene horses suddenly panicked and tried to bolt from the stage. I can’t say I blame them.
Role Turiddu
For the birds
A “lone voice in the wilderness” booed Barbara Frittoli’s calamitous Nedda.
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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).
