Soprano announces double cast change at the Met
mainAngela Gheorghiu has announced she will be facing two different men from the ones she expected at the Met:
Roberto Aronica is the new Mario for Angela’s Toscas at the Metropolitan Opera on October 29 and November 2, replacing Massimo Giordano.
Also Zeljko Lucic will be Scarpia for both performances, replacing George Gagnidze, initially scheduled to sing on October 29.
The Met’s website is way behind her.
And for Tosca on Oct. 29 slightly over HALF of the Orchestra section remains today, three weeks ahead, UNSOLD.
The Metropolitan Opera is in serious trouble.
I think the audience is right. I wouldn’t pay tuppence to see/hear Aronica and Gheorghiu.