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]
Jonas Kaufmann and the Reverse Scalpers: Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera
Elizabeth – When I heard Jonas Kaufmann cancelled for Wednesday’s performance of Carmen, I have to admit I wasn’t surprised. I don’t doubt (well, maybe there is a little doubt) that he is sick, but hearing that he was only going to be in two performances of one show at the Met this year made me… [Read More]
