Might be fun to have a Figaro production where the characters actually seem like they'd be out there snogging in the garden on a hot Spanish summer night, maybe even find a bench for Marzellina and Bartolo to do more than rest their canes on...
Well, I don't know about her voice being too young...the Contessa is only supposed to be in her 20s, according to Beaumarchais. And Nozze only takes place a few years after Barbiere, which Diana has already done. So I think that she is ready for the role, but it would just be very different from the traditional (i.e. Te Kanawa, Fleming) portrayal of the Contessa.
The role of Susanna actually suits Damrau to a 'T'.
After the birth of her son Alexander, she is also suitable vocally for the role of Rosina, the Countess.
Cissy97 2 months ago
Might be fun to have a Figaro production where the characters actually seem like they'd be out there snogging in the garden on a hot Spanish summer night, maybe even find a bench for Marzellina and Bartolo to do more than rest their canes on...
bronxbearbud 10 months ago
Oh it will be great a Figaro with Diana as Susanna and Dasch as Contessa....
I think Diana's voice it's a bit too young for the Contessa role...
Maybe in the future...
maggeo78 2 years ago
Well, I don't know about her voice being too young...the Contessa is only supposed to be in her 20s, according to Beaumarchais. And Nozze only takes place a few years after Barbiere, which Diana has already done. So I think that she is ready for the role, but it would just be very different from the traditional (i.e. Te Kanawa, Fleming) portrayal of the Contessa.
operalover9001 2 years ago 2