Ep. 155: Magical Mezzos, Part 3, with Ira Siff
From bel canto brilliance to the earthiest chest …
May 6, 20201h 29m
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Show Notes
From bel canto brilliance to the earthiest chest tones, the mezzo-soprano has long been the unsung hero of the opera stage. Although they are often assigned the secondary role in an opera, make no mistake: These divas steal the scene whenever they are on stage. In this episode, Metropolitan Opera Radio commentator Ira Siff concludes his "Magical Mezzos" series some of opera’s most thrilling
mezzo-sopranos, past and present!