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Both Aldens can be brilliant or infuriating, sometimes at the same time. This production looks intriguing. I don't entirely get it, but I would love a chance to see the whole thing.
I realize it's very Eric Cartman of me, but the glass harmonica on stage looks like an archaic Weber grill. I think I'd have to see the whole production to understand what they're...
I think it will sell just fine. l. Aida did, despite less than stellar reviews. BTW, Aida is also elling quite well for the resIt of the season. I will probably see the Traviata, too, even though I...
I have a similar attitude. I will listen to Puritani at home. I am glad she sings Violetta in March 2026 when I’ll be in NYC for T&I and not Elvira. I will definitely go to Traviata, not sure...
That would be about the time I heard him as the Commendatore....with Milnes, Moser, Berry...Memorable, even with that cast. I did see Sutherland the year (or two years?) before in Hoffmann, which...
She’s not taking any students this season! (As she sneered as Nordica after the latter’s apparently wonderful Bayreuth Elsa). I guess one enduring pull of Parterre is being able to air 131 year-old...
Well, let’s not forget that the creator of the complete role of Woglinde was no less than Lilli Lehmann! Met Woglindes include Fritzi Scheff, Erna Berger, Steber, Arroyo and Erin Morley as well as...
That would correspond with my impression. With the exception of Brownlee (the first time I saw him) it was a dreary night. I didn't see it when it was new (and I was also 16) but I salute the...
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!
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.