Elizabeth – Sunday night I attended my first Richard Tucker Foundation Gala, but first we got warmed up with drinks at the Empire Hotel with about 30 students, donors and fans of a certain baritone. We arrived at Lincoln Center with our entourage and watched opera fans greeting one another and meeting favorite singers. Of course,… [Read More]
Long Night’s Journey Into Gay: Die Fledermaus at the Metropolitan Opera
Elizabeth – This English production of Die Fledermaus was my first Fledermaus ever, and it felt more like a play than an opera. I understand Douglas Carter Beane, a playwright, was hired to do the dialogue and so that may explain why what could have been a fun little romp turned into a three and a… [Read More]
2012-2013 Season Recap
After our New York City Opera season full of Dwarves (Vegas, Wagnerian or otherwise), Tempests, Machines, Mid-Scene Replacements and Onstage Musical Fellatio, here is our 2012-2013 Season recap of our favorites. Elizabeth – Traviata: While the beginning of Traviata truly had me concerned—at one point I thought they might stop and start over, the beginning was… [Read More]
Fabulous Fabiano: Singular Excellence at Avery Fisher Hall
A friend and I attended The Opera Orchestra of New York’s performance of I Lombardi at Avery Fisher Hall last night. The concert was fine but I was blown away by tenor Michael Fabiano. His performance was absolutely and thrillingly goose bump inducing. I so look forward to seeing him in the new production… [Read More]
