Elizabeth – In the premiere of Wozzeck Thursday evening, Matthias Goerne stepped in for Thomas Hampson in the titular role. Initially I was disappointed to hear the news as I adore Hampson and was looking forward to hearing him in this new role. But Hampson’s loss was the Met’s gain as the German stepped in… [Read More]
A Drag Party on the Deck of the Titanic: The US Premiere of Anna Nicole (NYCO at BAM)
Last night was the US premiere of Anna Nicole performed by New York City Opera at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Here are our thoughts. Elizabeth – Richard Jones’ production of Anna Nicole made an overall triumphant American debut at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last night courtesy of the sagging New York City… [Read More]
