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Metropolitan Opera HD April 9

Le Comte Ory as Good as it Gets

By: Susan Hall - 04/07/2011

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Damrau and Flores face off in glorious voice
Damrau and Flores face off in glorious voice
DiDonato has the most challenging role in the opera, and not only does she not miss a note, she performs gloriously
DiDonato has the most challenging role in the opera, and not only does she not miss a note, she performs gloriously
A trio tumbles in bed.  This photo is tame by comparison to the real thing seen in the house and surely on HD.
A trio tumbles in bed. This photo is tame by comparison to the real thing seen in the house and surely on HD.

Metropolitan Opera HD
Le Comte Ory
Metropolitan Opera
April 2 and in your local theaters April 9
Photographs courtesy Metropolitan Opera

Gioachino Rossini's Le Comte Ory may not be his best music, but in the hands of DiDonato, Damrau and Flores, it reaches the heights of the operatic form, delivered with humor no less.  Le Comte Ory arrives at local theaters on Saturday at one.  Don't go unless you want to hear top-flight voices and smile.  You will never forget Flores twirling in his nun 's robes.  At the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center and the Clark Museum. 

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