But I’m a jeer leader
The Royal Opera’s Sir Antonio Pappano considers the question of booing at the opera.
booing
For the birds
A “lone voice in the wilderness” booed Barbara Frittoli’s calamitous Nedda.
Uh, no, they’re saying “Boo-runnhilde, Boo-runnhilde”
If the Frank Castorf production of the Ring at Bayreuth accomplished nothing else, it will be the popularization in classical music circles of the term “boovation.”
The return of Glimmertrash
Given the choice, I’ll take Hans Neuenfels.
E avanti a lui fischiava tutta Roma
“A Zeffirelli, dopo le polemiche della vigilia che lo hanno opposto al soprano Daniela Dessì, da lui ritenuta non giusta per il ruolo di Violetta in questa Traviata, qualche dissenso misto agli applausi al momento di comparire in proscenio assieme a Gelmetti.” [Il Messaggero]
we think you’re just sensational, meme
First opera queen: “So, you’re seeing Renée in Thaïs tonight?” Second opera queen: “Yeah, I’m leaving home early so I can stop at Thom McAn on the way.”
vil milanese
The season at La Scala continues under the guidance of Daniele Gatti.
a me roberti e il giudice del fischio
Extended clips of the La Scala Don Carlo as telecast on Sunday night — after the jump.
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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).
