Word: ortrud
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...power and poise to make the music conform to her character's needs. Home sings as though she has never had a finer, more rewarding role. That comes close to being the case. Mezzos have an abundance of supporting parts, often villainesses, in their repertory (Amneris in Aida, Ortrud in Lohengrin), but few star vehicles. Home is trying to interest the Metropolitan Opera in Rinaldo, and the Met would do well to listen...