Sicklist: Diana Damrau’s out
mainThe German soprano has tweeted herself out of Traviata next week at Orange, in a cast that includes Placido Domingo and Francesco Meli.
@DianaDamrau Unfortunately Diana had to withdraw from the performances of “La Traviata” at Chorégies d’Orange on August 3 & 6 due to illness.
Her likely replacement is Ermonela Jaho.
Damrau as Violetta. photo: Ken Howard/Met Opera
Jaho is excellent in this role.