“Kathleen Battle is the most universally despised individual in the world of classical music, transcending all lines of gender, ethnicity, and nationality,” Miller asserted. Battle will bring the same program to New York’s Metropolitan Opera in November. San Francisco Opera cast members wore “I Survived the Battle” T shirts after one particularly contentious production. “To know her is to loath her.”Article Continued BelowRival sopranos have wanted “no Battle” clauses in their contracts. Yet we’re drawn to Battle and to divas in genial.

Source: thestar May 28, 2016 18:56 UTC