Quite simply, the singers are not around today who are steeped in the tradition of verismo, or for that matter the later part of the 19th century.
It’s time to discuss Zinka Milanov.
With February 14th falling on a Sunday, there will be no Valentine’s Day Met performance this year.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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