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"Daniel Scofield, d’une incarnation dévastatrice"
The composer of Otello , Giuseppe Verdi, hesitated to name his opera Iago , after one of the main characters. The production currently playing at the Opéra National de Nancy-Lorraine quickly makes it easy to understand why, especially thanks to Daniel Scofield's devastating performance. He is the one who manipulates Otello to satisfy his thirst for power, the one who brings about Desdemona's death, and, above all, the one who confesses to the audience that he believes in noth
7 hours ago
"He becomes the dramatic anchor of the production, dominating the stage while giving coherence to Wotan’s deeply conflicted psyche."
American baritone Daniel Scofield joined the production just two days before the premiere following the sudden withdrawal of Matthias Goerne. Despite never having sung Wotan before (though he covered the role in 2023) and having minimal rehearsal time, Scofield makes his debut with remarkable assurance. Watching him, one would never suspect the circumstances. He becomes the dramatic anchor of the production, dominating the stage while giving coherence to Wotan’s deeply confli
Jan 31
"Wotan is a complex and nuanced character, both vocally and, above all, in his performance. Scofield delivers a performance of undisputed caliber"
The latter is played by Daniel Scofield , who replaced Matthias Goerne for all performances of the production. The young American bass possesses all the notes required for the part; he presents a compact and generous instrument that is impressive, among other things, for the enviable confidence in his upper register. His performance is accompanied by a marked determination in his accent, noble phrasing, and the necessary stage authority. Wotan is a complex and nuanced charact
Jan 31
"It felt not like a debut performance, but like the emergence of a Wotan destined for the world’s major Wagner stages."
Daniel Scofield’s Last-Minute Substitution Leads a Strong Cast The production was originally to feature Matthias Goerne as Wotan, but he withdrew at the very last moment before opening night. His replacement, American baritone Daniel Scofield, was a role debut—yet nothing in his performance suggested an emergency substitution. Although his only prior experience with Wotan was as cover for Christopher Maltman at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples in 2023, Scofield appeared in Mona
Jan 31
A beautiful debut at the Markgräfliches Opernhaus Bayreuth for the Wagner Gala.
This past weekend we went to the most well-known city for Wagnerian singing, and presented a Wagnerian Gala featuring scenes from his most important works. Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach Conductor: Marcus Huber
Oct 2, 2025
"Radiant and sonically impressive" Daniel Scofield succeeds in Der fliegende Holländer with "necessary touch of mystery thanks to his strong personal charisma"
After jumping into rehearsals with the Irish National Opera earlier this year, Daniel Scofield scored a massive success in Prague with his formal debut as Wagner's tragic anti-hero. Click below for the thrilling introduction of the Dutchman, and stills from the production Original Direction: Ole Anders Tandberg Musical Direction: Karsten Januschke
Aug 14, 2025
LAST MINUTE SCHEDULE CHANGE
Hi everyone! I return to Europe a bit early, as I've been called in to take on a couple weeks of rehearsals as Wotan in Naples for the Teatro di San Carlo's April production of Die Walküre. Richard Wagner shaped the general thrust of Die Walküre, the opera that he recognised as “the most beautiful thing I have ever composed”, with a very unique speed (only six months!). Actually, this “hurry” is the result of a creative urgency, the same being the basis for the monumental De
Mar 25, 2023
Recordings
Wo ist er, dessen Sundenbecher jetzt voll ist -
Salome - Daniel Scofield
Daniel Scofield
Union Avenue Opera
August 2025
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