A New Star Shines in Yet Another Uninspired ‘Carmen’
Article by Christopher Corwin from Observer
Akhmetshina’s superb vocal achievement was greatly helped by Daniele Rustioni’s robust yet nuanced conducting of the Met orchestra in top form and both the adult and children’s choruses performing splendidly.
Bizet’s magnificent score can sound ordinary in routine hands, but Rustioni lavished care on every detail without becoming fussy… at least until January 27, Akhmetshina and Rustioni are making it 2024’s first unmissable opera.
