In Vienna, Faust sings from the wings
NewsStephen Costello called in sick at the Vienna State Opera this weekend, but Gounod’s Faust went ahead regardless.
The role was sung from the side of the stage by John Osborn while an assistant director Alexander Edtbauer got into costume and acted it out for the house.
Darling, I swear, I wasn’t thinking about anything. My mind wasn’t with me; it was over there somewhere.