Pre-Show Drama

It seems that the Met's Tristan production is having some bad luck. First, Ben Heppner had to back out of the first 4 performances (flu), then the set broke mid-performance (!), then Deborah Voigt had to go hurl during act II (flu, I guess). Read the complete tale of woe here. I'm excited to see what happens Saturday!

Clip of the Day: Do Opera Singers have to be Fat?

This topic is near and dear to Sid's heart. This clip details how modern opera productions are pushing the physical boundaries of its singers, and what singers are doing to keep up with the demands. It features Deborah Voigt (this coming Saturday's Isolde!) talking about her own challenges with her weight and how it hurt her career.