tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post7841357864117016967..comments2024-02-18T23:18:16.380-05:00Comments on Humbled and Overwhelmed: Elektra - Game of Thrones Ivy Linhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-8378248320096711722016-04-16T23:15:30.826-04:002016-04-16T23:15:30.826-04:00Nope, just chronically poor speller here. Thanks I...Nope, just chronically poor speller here. Thanks I've edited it in, and about Mad Men -- it was one of the few long-running series which didn't wear out its welcome. Each character grew and when the series ended I felt like they were still growing. I once saw Elisabeth Moss at a ballet. She was so tiny, and dressed in a very cute sundress. Realized how good of an actress she was -- she didn't even look like Peggy Olson. None of mannerisms either. Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-57039513724757578122016-04-16T21:52:27.958-04:002016-04-16T21:52:27.958-04:00I hate to be picky, but Meier's role is Klytäm...I hate to be picky, but Meier's role is Klytämnestra. You missed a few letters (or was that to indicate the state of Meier's voice?). Otherwise, great review, more honestly addressing the vocal problems than other reviews which I've read.<br /><br />Let me also mention that I share your loss with the end of "Mad Men," by far the most intelligent, entertaining and unforgettable television series I've ever seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-42381219937384924582016-04-16T06:01:13.335-04:002016-04-16T06:01:13.335-04:00Thanks. Fixed! :)Thanks. Fixed! :)Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-24588360970112944482016-04-16T03:32:06.197-04:002016-04-16T03:32:06.197-04:00please note 'personENregie"please note 'personENregie"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-17975003408658431112016-04-15T22:42:25.465-04:002016-04-15T22:42:25.465-04:00Her and Mattila are maybe the only singer I've...Her and Mattila are maybe the only singer I've seen where, regardless of vocal suitability and even in roles they are theory miscast, they have never been less than compelling. Meier is the standard for me in most of her Wagnerian and Mattilas Salome (both runs) was among the most unforgettable experiences in my opera going life. Westbroek was the other one but she seems to declining a bit. Meier and Mattila are the best. Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-54747869535368403552016-04-15T22:09:20.865-04:002016-04-15T22:09:20.865-04:00One Meier memory: I saw her do like a one-off Sant...One Meier memory: I saw her do like a one-off Santuzza in the old Zeff production with Alagna. Meier is NOT a Zeffirelli type of singer. And her vocal match with Alagna was odd. BUT she made me feel Santuzza's pain like no other. Her natural beauty helps -- it adds a dimension of "how dare he do this to ME." But I just remember her ferocity. It was terrifying. When she cursed him I thought she was cursing the entire auditorium. Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-32878473788751219082016-04-15T21:56:04.096-04:002016-04-15T21:56:04.096-04:00Wow we are on the same wave length. I was going to...Wow we are on the same wave length. I was going to name Mattila along with Meier. Her Chrysothemis was the best I've ever seen, albeit more traditionally hysterical, and her Salome and Jenufa are standards for me. Unlike Meier though, Mattila really did have a spectacular voice (in its prime I thought it was the most beautiful around). Shes experiencing a bit of a vocal revival lately and could currently probably take over Meiers rep these days. Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-7601533745541158702016-04-15T21:44:33.432-04:002016-04-15T21:44:33.432-04:00Chereau's casting of Pieczonka and Meier as mo...Chereau's casting of Pieczonka and Meier as mother and daughter was so inspired. They look alike. Copper hair, tall, proud, beautiful. All of a sudden you saw the lifelong family dynamic in such a clear, astonishing way. <br />I think among current singers only Meier and Mattila have that ability to really act beyond "opera acting." Both of them also have this ability to make you forget the flaws.Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-59567957004093754202016-04-15T21:38:34.643-04:002016-04-15T21:38:34.643-04:00I imagine Stemmes will. Ditto Pieczonka, whose voi...I imagine Stemmes will. Ditto Pieczonka, whose voice is the best in her fach IMO. She is also in her fifties so the top isn't what it used to be but it's still lovely. Meiers voice is just old. Still I would be lying if I said I didn't find her to be the most astonishing singer actress currently performing. To a certain extent that makes up for a lot, especially since I've seen women who in theory have more voice butcher this role but barking and speaking. Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-14950849323619076322016-04-15T20:35:32.363-04:002016-04-15T20:35:32.363-04:00Meier was incredible in terms of acting, detail, a...Meier was incredible in terms of acting, detail, attention to text. However her once warm middle-lower voice is not really there anymore. I'm really glad I saw this because of the detailed acting from all the three women. It was beyond opera acting. I wonder if their voices will settle later in the run.Ivy Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626556117524314236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952033003883282556.post-80674105809589139812016-04-15T20:28:06.885-04:002016-04-15T20:28:06.885-04:00I'm glad you recognized how extraordinary Meie...I'm glad you recognized how extraordinary Meier is, even with some seriously compromised singing. I've never seen anyone achieve something comparable in this role. If anything I found her to be weirdly empathetic and she seemed almost concerned FOR elektra. All three women were wonderful dramatically but all three seem to be somewhat past their vocal prime. In Meiers case, I think this the only current role in her repertoire. Nevertheless this was one of the rare evening when the whole added up to more than the some of its parts. I would also take the Chrysothemis over the one in Carnegie hall, who I felt was strident and underpowered. Great write up. Peternoreply@blogger.com