Ridiculous

[quesarah]

Voigt is not a small woman but to cancel a performance by one of the most sought-after sopranos in the world based on her size seems absurd. I hope she sues. The article is here.

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[king-ghidorah.livejournal.com]

Hopefully, once donors realize that the most sought-after sopranos in the world will never sing at that opera house due to the casting director's decision, there will be a change. It's not as if ticket sales drive opera's finances. It would only take a couple of wealthy people who love opera to make a difference (and send the casting director packing.)

[sionnain.livejournal.com]

That's ridiculous. Especially as Greeks considered voluptous women the height of beauty and she's playing a Greek woman. Grrrr. That makes me mad.

[a-pawson.livejournal.com]

Very, very strange. Have the Royal Opera House brought in image consultants? Or perhaps this is the start of "Opera-Idol", where looks are everything and vocal talent matters not?

I mean opera singers have always been renowned for their slimline figures haven't they Senor Pavarotti?

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Or perhaps this is the start of "Opera-Idol", where looks are everything and vocal talent matters not?

Yes, I've just heard that Simon Cowell is the new booking agent for the Royal Opera House. Super!

I mean opera singers have always been renowned for their slimline figures haven't they Senor Pavarotti?

Too true. I almost hate to go here, but we do have a phrase in English it's not over 'til the fat lady sings. Hmmmm, I wonder where that came from?

[nightxade.livejournal.com]

She ought to sue the National Post too since it so politely put her on the cover yesterday with a caption that read "partially shown above."

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

People just suck.

[distraction77.livejournal.com]

Next stop, Catherine Zeta-Jones IS Carmen.

shudder

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Aaauuuuuuuuggggggghhh!!!