Frankly I thought Sondra Radvanovsky had reached her pinnacle with her Norma but I was apparently mistaken. I’m happy to say her Turandot is completely next-level.
Sondra Radvanovsky eschewed the customary stuffiness of the recital format, often speaking directly to the audience and putting her selections in a highly personal context.
Sondra Radvanovsky has an unconventional voice that is suited to unconventional characters and is best used in rangy, difficult music. The lack of lush beauty was no deficit in depicting Medea’s jealousy and vengeful rage.
Live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night, featuring Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role.
Sondra Radvanovsky is very special here!
Sondra Radvanovsky was a force of nature as Tosca on Thursday night at the Met.