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.
Not everyone is happy about the Beethoven sestercentennial.
There is much to say about the similarities between the plot of Fidelio and the ancient myth of Orpheus.
The rewards of Leonore lie almost as much in the ensembles as the solo contributions.
“Trove Thursday” presentsFerdinando Paër’s 1804 Leonora ossia L’Amore coniugale.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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