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Met Opera 2023-24 Crítica: Florencia en el Amazonas
El debut histórico de Florencia en el Amazonas de Daniel Catán en la Ópera Metropolitana de Nueva York fue sin duda una de las experiencias más especiales, felices, y pues bien, mágicas que jamás he tenido.
Met Opera 2023-24 Review: Florencia en el Amazonas
The historic Met premiere of Daniel Catán’s meltingly melodic Florencia was unquestionably one of the most special, joyous, and yes, magical things I have ever seen, done, or experienced.
Queen of Opera: An Interview With Lise Davidsen
The Norwegian dramatic soprano has become the Queen of Opera with such speed and fanfare that it can be difficult to believe that she merits the title. Does she? Can anyone?
The answer is an unequivocal, unconditional, absolute YES.
Opera’s Scariest Characters (Halloween Feature)
Halloween is upon us! To get yourself in the mood, read up on a few of opera’s most terrifying characters, from an infanticidal sorceress to a falsely suave lecher. Which operatic character scares the high notes out of you?
His Journey: An Interview With Jake Heggie
All in all, 2023 is turning out to be quite the Year of Jake Heggie, the acclaimed classical composer. He told me (and now you!) all about his journey to classical, Dead Man Walking, why he’s drawn to write for mezzo-sopranos, and more! Read on.
Met Opera 2023-24 Radio Review: Dead Man Walking
When Dead Man Walking premiered in 2000, the Met avoided modern like the plague. Now, at last, DMW is at the Met. There’s no question that it is an emotionally harrowing work. There’s also no question that audiences love this beautiful wringer.
