The Italian soprano’s dramatic acumen and hard-to-characterize voice brought a range of classic opera heroines vividly and emotionally to life.
Category: La Traviata (Opera)
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Virginia Zeani, Versatile and Durable Soprano, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Music:A noted Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata,” she had an equally noted second act as a singing teacher when her performing career ended.
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‘Norma’ and ‘La Traviata’ Return to the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:Sonya Yoncheva doesn’t fill out the long lines of “Norma” at the Met, while Angel Blue is a warm, sincere Violetta in “La Traviata.”
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With Different Singers, One Opera Classic Can Seem Like Two
The New York Times – Music:Alongside a winning “L’Elisir d’Amore,” our critic returned to four works at the Met in the middle of their runs to hear new rotations of artists.