Re: Carmen replaces Hoffmann at Met next season

On May 10, 11:05 am, "premiereop...@xxxxxxx" <edop...@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
In an unusual move (after subcriptions and even single tickets have
been on sale to subcribers) the Met has announced that all Hoffmann
performances will become Carmen perforrmances, seemingly due to the
suggest of tenor Alvarez.

Hi Ed-
There doesn't seem to be much mystery about this. It looks pretty
clear that Alvarez has decided that Hoffmann is no longer a congenial
role for him and is retiring it from his repertoire. The substitution
from Hoffmann to Jose indicates that Alvarez feels his voice is moving
in a more dramatic direction.
These kinds of announcements always make me a bit nervous. I hope Mr.
Alvarez's voice is only getting darker, not more unwieldy.
Best,
Ken


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