He is become less reliable: in general, in a work, within a run, during an evening. As odds lengthen, tickets become less attractive propositions. It was always the voice & sheer bliss of mesmerising things in upper register. This may defy gravity; the packaging will not. Management should say this

I didn't agree with every tempo but we must not let perfect be the enemy of utter bliss

Almost the opposite, for me. Semele in Munich was a knockout; in Amsterdam I wondered about trying a charge back on the ticket. First, he needs a manger telling him to respect the work and his audience. And that modelling isn't the age-proof backup to singing...

I was also impressed by BT, as was my friend, but Jakub did some coloratura and clever stuff only he can do and we were happy in the way of old claret or proper cubans. Sabine D – finally IRL – truly ravishing. The final duet SD-JJO is that of which we all dream. Band on another level of course

I heard this in Vienna last week. Up to Va Tacito it was very much 'shall we leave at the internal?, this is excruciating', then that aria suited his voice and they all believed they could do it and it was magic. He needs to realise he is not in his 20s, and off nights mean a book and mint tea

🤣🤣🤣

I actually think any – literally any – of his predecessors would have resigned by now, recognising the untenability of their position.

This is amazing! I love it!

As always the word 'make' in relation to money means 'steal'.

COULD????