Bellini and Donizetti may be top of mind these days, so Parterre Box offers two budding belcantisti, Beth Taylor and Dave Monaco, in a duet from Rossini's La cenerentola.
Lise Davidsen and Clay Hilley in Tristan und Isolde / Photo: Sergi Panizo
Anticipating the titanic arrival of Lise Davidsen's Isolde in New York in March, Parterre Box is thrilled to share a bit of her debut opposite Clay Hilley recorded in Barcelona last week.
Opera Lafayette's Queen of Hearts
A Valentine’s Day Revel
February 12 in DC | February 14 in NYC
“An expert in 18th Century style” – The New Yorker
Celebrate love in all its guises through tender ballads, amorous duets, cheeky verses, and bawdy drinking songs, all curated by Guest Conductor Nic McGegan, “an expert in 18th Century style” (The New Yorker). Renowned for his musical wit, McGegan will lead Baroque Diva Maya Kherani, tenor James Reese, and the critically-acclaimed Opera Lafayette Chamber Orchestra.
Savor food, craft cocktails, and wine in homage to Bacchus. In Washington DC, wine will be provided by 2023 Michelin-guide Washington, DC Sommelier of the Year Sarah Thompson (Queen’s English). In New York City, signature cocktails will be provided by noted NY mixologist Alex Dominguez (Bar Calico). TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE!
NYers: Use Promo Code PARTERRE10 for 10% off tickets to NY show only!
Ahead of a special boozy, bawdy Valentine’s Day concert, artistic director of Opera Lafayette Patrick Quigley speaks with soprano Maya Kherani about her journey from MIT to rising American Baroque star.
I don't know if it's overrated because I don't think anyone rates it, but for pure party disc joy not much beats this 2018 recording of the original 1847 version of Verdi's Macbeth.
Easily the Met's new Sonnambula, where cast and production team delivered a gorgeously sung and well thought out concept for a libretto often derided for its simplicity.
Nadine Sierra as Amina and solo dancer Niara Hardister in Bellini's "La Sonnambula." Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera
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