La Cenerentola (Not Cinderella) at Seattle Opera
Few opera composers are as well-loved (especially at my house) as Rossini, and everyone loves a fairy tale. Rossini’s opera is actually named La Cenerentola,...
The Family Barber (of Seville)
When I saw The Barber of Seville at Seattle Opera in October, I declared it my new favorite opera and left McCaw Hall determined to...
My Favorite Opera: The Barber of Seville at Seattle Opera
I think The Barber of Seville might be my favorite opera. The only thing that detracted from my enjoyment when I watched it last weekend...
Wickedly Funny Count Ory
I don’t know where to start. During the pre-performance lecture and during the performance itself, there were so many things I wanted to say. But...
Unseasonably Opera
People like to pretend that seasons and weather have no impact on our modern, urban lives. Despite climate-controlled offices where America indulges its addiction to...