Sondra Radvanovsky in Toronto: A Heavily Nom de Plumed Perspective

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Our new, knowledgable and heavily nom de plumed contributor Loki von Karajan recently saw Sondra Radvanovsky in Toronto and has something to say about it… Loki – This week, I found myself in Toronto and jumped at the chance to hear a singer I greatly admire, Ms. Sondra Radvanovsky, in concert. I’m used to seeing this… [Read More]

Minimalist Druids and Shiny Druid Queens: Norma at the Metropolitan Opera

Elizabeth – Last night we saw the wonderful Sondra Radvanovsky as Norma.  I had seen her before at the Met in Un Ballo in Maschera, but Bellini’s Norma was really written as a vehicle for great female singers. Radvanovsky was great, I particularly liked her first Act aria, “Casta Diva”.  The sustained notes she held and… [Read More]