Yusif Eyvazov as Cavaradossi at Metropolitan Opera. The review by Opera Wire.

A Revelation.

by Francisco and David Salazar. 

As Cavaradossi, Yusif Eyvazov took over the run for an ailing Marcelo Alvarez and the results were marvelous. Eyvazov has a unique timbre that can sometimes sound rough and raw and for some, this may not be the ideal voice for the Italian rep. But regardless, this a tenor with a large instrument who is built for this repertoire. More importantly, he’s a very intelligent singer with a stable sense of rhythmic precision and nuanced phrasing.

Read the full review here: Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Review – Tosca: Anna Netrebko Conquers Puccini’s Iconic Diva