Tag Archives: Vittorio Grigolo
Roméo et Juliette in HD
Written by Neil Kurtzman | 21st January 2017The Met was taking no chances with the role of Juliette in this telecast of Gounod’s opera as its host was Ailyn Perez who probably is the best Juliette in the world. If needed she could have stepped into the title female role in no more time than it takes to get into a costume….
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The Tales of Hoffmann in HD – 2015
Written by Neil Kurtzman | 31st January 2015Offenbach’s masterpiece was telecast for the second time by the Met in its HD series. The first broadcast was December 19, 2009 with Joseph Calleja in the title role. This afternoon Vittorio Grigolo had the lead part. Bart Sher’s production was modified from its earlier incarnation, mostly for the better. The lights were turned on this…
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