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John Louis DiGaetani

John Louis DiGaetani
John Louis DiGaetani

Dr. John Louis DiGaetani is a professor of English at Hofstra University with a special interest in opera and theater. His most recent books are: Wagner and Suicide, Carlo Gozzi: A Life in the l8th century Venetian Theater, An Afterlife in Opera, Puccini the Thinker, A Search for a Postmodern Theater, and An Invitation to the Opera.


Opera Talk: : From Copenhagen to Deutschland

European stage directors continue to lead the trend in changing the face of opera, for better or for worse. John Louis DiGaetani brings CS a report of summer operatic events abroad.
Sep 01
Jane Eaglen on Wagner

One of the most sought-after “big” voices of our time, Jane Eaglen dominates in the Wagner repertoire. In this recent interview with CS contributor John Louis DiGaetani, Ms. Eaglen shares her insights on Wagner and his soprano heroines.
Mar 01
Opera Talk

March moves in like a lion and out like a lamb—hopefully!—as spring fast approaches. But John DiGaetani takes us back to winter and Christmas for a review of happenings at the Met last December.
Mar 01
Opera Talk : Fall at the Metropolitan Opera

The Met’s new season is off and running, and here’s one of CS’ favorite reviewers with a full report. It seems the powers that be placed emphasis on the comedic, rather than the dramatic, face of opera for its season openers.
Dec 01
Seattle’s Ring Cycle a Rousing Success

Seattle Opera is making its mark as the American center for Wagner operas. Dr. DiGaetani gives CS readers a report on this summer’s Ring Cycle.
Nov 01
REVIEW: Tristan und Isolde

A new recording of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde features CS’ cover story Susan Marie Pierson as Isolde. Read on to find out if this CD is something you want to add to your personal collection.
May 01
The New York City Opera: : Fall and Winter Season 2004 Review

The New York City Opera devoted its fall and winter season primarily to highly unusual operas, which added some excitement to New York’s opera season, since the Met has done
Feb 01
Reviews of Opera in Munich and Vienna: Summer 2004

Munich and Vienna remain very lively centers for opera, and both companies employ American singers. At the Bavarian State Opera in Munich this year, the Italian director Luca Ronconi staged
Nov 01

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