Voi foste, io vi perdei
Christopher Corwin remembers the late soprano Ileana Cotrubas — and shares some archival recordings of her in Bellini, Tchaikovsky, Leoncavallo, and Gounod.
Wet ‘n wild
Parterre Box invites you to cool off with a dip in the lake alongside Sonya Yoncheva and Pavel Černoch in Rusalka.
Here is who I am now
Julia Bullock on ten years of living with the life and artistry of Joséphine Baker before Paris performances of Perle Noire: Meditations for Joséphine
Some filth or dementia from Darby Fegan
What is more demented than a thrilling performance of Strauss’s Elektra?
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This Strauss is demented in the best way possible.
They should sell pay-per-view tickets to this like WWE.
Pitch be damned.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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Grand Tier Grab Bag
Wet ‘n wild
Wet ‘n wild
Parterre Box invites you to cool off with a dip in the lake alongside Sonya Yoncheva and Pavel Černoch in Rusalka.
Parterre Box invites you to cool off with a dip in the lake alongside Sonya Yoncheva and Pavel Černoch in Rusalka.
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Troy and Troy again
Troy and Troy again
For those with Odyssey fever, this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag item features a performance of another ancient epic: Les Troyens with Russell Thomas.
For those with Odyssey fever, this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag item features a performance of another ancient epic: Les Troyens with Russell Thomas.
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Bass desires
Bass desires
Alexander Köpeczi, currently plying leading roles in two operas in Santa Fe and, rumor has it, the life of one prominent soprano, is the object of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
Alexander Köpeczi, currently plying leading roles in two operas in Santa Fe and, rumor has it, the life of one prominent soprano, is the object of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
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Bel canto snarl for bel canto snarl
Bel canto snarl for bel canto snarl
Rising stars Chelsea Lehnea and Ricardo José Rivera are the protagonists of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
Rising stars Chelsea Lehnea and Ricardo José Rivera are the protagonists of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
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Wie tönender Schall schlug’s an mein Ohr
Wie tönender Schall schlug’s an mein Ohr
It’s a busy summer for Vida Miknevičiūtė and Eric Cutler, the subjects of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
It’s a busy summer for Vida Miknevičiūtė and Eric Cutler, the subjects of this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag.
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Noch mein’ ich mir selber so sicher zu sein
Noch mein’ ich mir selber so sicher zu sein
Elina Garanča’s aborted first Ariadne may have been the headline item at the Salzburg Festival next month, but this week Parterre Box features the Zerbinetta, Ziyi Dai.
Elina Garanča’s aborted first Ariadne may have been the headline item at the Salzburg Festival next month, but this week Parterre Box features the Zerbinetta, Ziyi Dai.
Bayreuth’s AI-powered “Ring 100010110” marred a first-rate cast and orchestra with nightmarish visuals and horrid dramaturgy.
One of my great moments at the Met.
To make a success of the Empress in Frau ohne Schatten, it is not enough to be a fine singer and a great actress.
Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town
Some filth or dementia from Darby Fegan
Some filth or dementia from Darby Fegan
What is more demented than a thrilling performance of Strauss’s Elektra?
What is more demented than a thrilling performance of Strauss’s Elektra?
The Talk of the Town
Some filth or dementia from Sanford
Some filth or dementia from Sanford
This Strauss is demented in the best way possible.
This Strauss is demented in the best way possible.
The Talk of the Town
Some filth or dementia from Ben Miller
Some filth or dementia from Ben Miller
They should sell pay-per-view tickets to this like WWE.
They should sell pay-per-view tickets to this like WWE.
The Talk of the Town
Some filth or dementia from Remko Jas
Some filth or dementia from Remko Jas
To make a success of the Empress in Frau ohne Schatten, it is not enough to be a fine singer and a great actress.
To make a success of the Empress in Frau ohne Schatten, it is not enough to be a fine singer and a great actress.
Though, really, the young artists of the Merola Opera Program were more than alright in their annual showcase.
For those with Odyssey fever, this week’s Grand Tier Grab Bag item features a performance of another ancient epic: Les Troyens with Russell Thomas.
Love it or hate it, you can’t deny it’s iconic!
In Bayreuth, a confident Magnus Vigilius and luminous Jennifer Holloway attempt to elevate Wagner’s populist Rienzi.
I’ve only heard one performance that could be described as ‘filth.’
Calling from 2066, Brendan Latimer argues that the best way to save opera might be to just blow up the standard repertoire altogether.
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