Ep. 155: Magical Mezzos, Part 3, with Ira Siff

Published: May 6, 2020, 4:53 p.m.

From bel canto brilliance to the earthiest chest tones, the mezzo-soprano has long been the unsung hero of the opera stage. Although they are often assigned the secondary role in an opera, make no mistake: These divas steal the scene whenever they are on stage. In this episode, Metropolitan Opera Radio commentator Ira Siff concludes his "Magical Mezzos" series some of opera\u2019s most thrilling\nmezzo-sopranos, past and present!