tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post2319291256464236395..comments2024-03-18T09:22:11.316-04:00Comments on OPERA OBSESSION: In quest'occhi è l' elisirLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02549302523503271428noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-46587356649783972572012-03-16T16:21:04.509-04:002012-03-16T16:21:04.509-04:00Fair point; we are, after all, talking about a man...Fair point; we are, after all, talking about a man who has taken a signature role around the world wearing lederhosen. I'd broaden the circle of brilliant operatic comedians, but Florez and Damrau are undeniably distinguished in that regard. I'm quite eager to hear next year's cast as well, though.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549302523503271428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2665236978084294968.post-77990980261715659102012-03-15T16:38:08.113-04:002012-03-15T16:38:08.113-04:00I have yet to see an opera with Florez where he IS...I have yet to see an opera with Florez where he IS afraid to be ridiculous. The man has a flair for comedy that only Damrau really matches (although Natalie Dessay comes close). I'll probably buy the "Comte Ory" dvd. I wish we had this cast for the HD broadcast next season.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276355652503715188noreply@blogger.com