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Jakub Józef Orliński Just Owned La Scala. The Baroque World Is Paying Attention.
Opera2 min read9 hours ago
A Polish countertenor walks into Teatro alla Scala and delivers a recital that the house's own review calls a defining moment for Baroque singing on the world stage. Jakub Józef Orliński is not a niche figure anymore, and the review from Milan makes the case that he never really was. This is what a breakout looks like when it happens at the highest level.