Elizabeth – Last night’s new productions of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci were disappointments, but in different ways. Sir David McVicar’s production of Cavalleria Rusticana was very bland. The large stage with the walls of a palazzo at the edges gave the space a sense of grandeur while the set itself was rather minimal. … [Read More]
Why Battle-Axes Matter: Francesca da Rimini at the Metropolitan Opera
We saw Francesca da Rimini at the Met this weekend, and the division between us continues. Gosh I hope this doesn’t affect our future marriage. Elizabeth-Francesca da Rimini was possibly the most forgettable opera I have seen yet. Though it is possible, of course there may be others that I have seen and already forgotten. The… [Read More]
