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Is that really a surprise? I thought it was always a slightly surprising role for the other 2 really - Grigoryan doesn't have any bel canto track record or known coloratura facility, Lombardi...
I am not the biggest admirer of AG on this earth, and what I heard from her in the stream did not impress me all that much... and yet, to my own surprise, I heard myself say yesterday: I kind of...
The rewriting of the texts and the production in general of McBurney who believes himself more smart than Schickaneder irritates me with his desire for a permanent show. Misogynistic duo of priests...
Last night, I listened to the entire Eleanora BUrrato album I posted about below. There is, aside from the lack of a trill, some truly stunning singing. The Bellini and Donizetti are wonderful but...
I also thought very highly of the production although not without reservations: the ghost, in particular Having lived in the Rust Belt (or a rust belt) it resonated with me. Detractors often lump...
And it's so nice to see a Lucia with more than just a dab of blood. She just killed a man! She should be drenched. And is that a gllass harmonica? Yay.
Creamy & beautiful. I don't think she sings a lot in Germany, which is a pity - I know she was the première Sophie with Mehta and Gilda, but I missed both shows. (Funny how she managed to...
One must admire the taste and ingenuous wit of Mr Hilley, who I certainly hope is still furiously googling himself to see this comment and get another brave little dig in for his amusement.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!