Photo: Tara Erraught and Kate Royal in “Der Rosenkavalier” at the Glyndebourne opera festival in England.
by BILL COOPER
A polemic review of an opera in England launched a debate about physical appearance and musical quality of opera singers: “What is the mix that those who cast operas should be looking for? Is great singing, by itself, enough? How much acting ability is needed? How much beauty?”.
