Much beautiful singing at The Met's NCA finals

By David Browning, 23 March 2015

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Reviewed at Lincoln Center: Metropolitan Opera House, New York City on 22 March 2015

Nicholas Brownlee, Bass-baritone

Kathryn Henry, Soprano

Jared Bybee, Baritone

Reginald Smith Jr, Baritone

Marina Costa-Jackson, Soprano

Deniz Uzun, Mezzo-soprano

Allegra De Vita, Mezzo-soprano

Virginie Verrez, Mezzo-soprano

Joseph Dennis, Tenor

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Fabio Luisi, Conductor

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David Browning

David Browning is a blogger and opera lover, board member and occasional advisor to some of New York City's small opera companies, and some time singer himself. Although he trained for a career in opera, a life as a technology consultant found him.

Much beautiful singing at The Met's NCA finals, with some standouts