Pretty much agree with everything (my review is on my Substack but most of it behind paywall, alas). A.P. was terrible to begin with. The tension was visible, I was worried. She did warm up, but still I don’t think she should be singing these roles. She sang a Lady M at Liceu this year… I guess everyone is desperate for good Verdians that they’re liberally borrowing from bel canto pool, hoping it’ll all turn out ok.
Pretty much agree with everything (my review is on my Substack but most of it behind paywall, alas). A.P. was terrible to begin with. The tension was visible, I was worried. She did warm up, but still I don’t think she should be singing these roles. She sang a Lady M at Liceu this year… I guess everyone is desperate for good Verdians that they’re liberally borrowing from bel canto pool, hoping it’ll all turn out ok.