“I Was Ready To Destroy Them.” He SAT Frozen in the VIP Row — Arms Crossed, Jaw Tight — The Most Feared Opera Critic in the Business, Famous for Ending Careers With a Sentence. Let’s See What These Kids Can Do, His Glare Sneered. Gianluca Saw It. Smirked. Then Everything Changed.
In the world of classical music, there is a distinct line between “entertainment” and “art.” Or at least, that’s what the critics tell us. For years, the Italian…