While the New York City Opera's staging of "Aleko" could not be called a major rediscovery, it was an admirable attempt to offer a non-standard repertory work that had probably not been seen by any of its New York audience. The real surprise was the thrilling and commanding performance of "Pagliacci" which bodes well for NYCO's future life and health at Lincoln Center. In addition, the New York City Opera Chorus, und…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:52PM on September 12, 2016