….”Īko Imamura, Bachtrack, 28 September 2016 Keenlyside has been singing this role for two decades, and brought comic timing, his slightly dry, intelligent baritone and bits of welcome stage business that snazzed up this show. “……They were led by Simon Keenlyside, looking hale and sounding healthy after a four year absence from the Met stage. Paul J Pelkonen, Super Conductor blog, 28.9.16

His voice rang out cleanly and clearly, and he showed good stamina in a portrayal long on physical exertion. “…….he seemed in fine shape, vocally and physically. James R Oestreich, New York Times, 28.9.16 “…. The best news is that the much-loved British baritone Simon Keenlyside forced to abandon the stage for a prolonged period because of vocal and other health problems, was back, lithe and physically deft, in the title role…” Link to full details of the original production on the Metropolitan Opera website. the following day – so available to watch in Europe all day on 26 January. The stream will be available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. This production will be the Metropolitan Opera’s video stream on Monday 25 January 2021. Transcription of Simon’s interview with Joyce DiDonato during the Live Broadcast Set & Costumes Designer: Christopher Oramĭon Ottavio Paul Appleby (Rolando Villazón has withdrawn due to illness) Venue and Dates: Metropolitan Opera New York

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