Still dazzled and somewhat woozy after an extraordinary weekend of opera in Sarasota, Viardot-vs-Grisi headed west to Music City, lured by Nashville Opera’s production of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor – a cornerstone of the Bel Canto repertoire – featuring Rainelle Krause’s Lucia as the main attraction.…
Month: April 2025
Sarasota Opera | Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & Leoncavallo: Pagliacci | Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia | Verdi: Stiffelio
For those who abhor humidity, tropical wildlife, and exposure to UV radiation, Sarasota in March can be an experience. This thought flashed over my sweaty brow during the many long walks between the theater and my deplorable hotel accommodations throughout the intense Sarasota Opera weekend schedule two weeks ago. …