Nedda

Her loving grandchildren all call her Nedda - they are Christopher Neyfeldt and wife Sherry of Corsicana, Lori Sloan Allmon Johnson of Dothan, Ala.,

unknown title 2009

Paula's "Nedda" was a sulky slattern, indifferent, lazy, smoldering with passion, -- dangerous.

Mary Wollaston Henry Kitchell Webster 1903

"Nedda"; though -- or perhaps, because -- she didn't give the part quite its traditional characterization; adapted it with the unscrupulousness of the artist to her own purpose.

Mary Wollaston Henry Kitchell Webster 1903

Soprano Maryann Mootos, as Nedda, showed vigor and lyricism as needed.

In performance: Bel Cantanti does one-acters Anne Midgette 2010

The rest of the Pagliacci cast is excellent as well, including a beautiful and tortured Nedda from Ana Maria Martinez and the always superb Mark Delavan as Tonio.

No Clowning Around 2009

Soprano Maryann Mootos, as Nedda, showed vigor and lyricism as needed.

A night at the opera, small-scale but satisfying Post 2010

In the last scene of Pagliacci, Canio stabs Nedda who is the one he really loves.

A Child’s View of Music « You Got to be Kidding's Blog 2009

Speaking of Nedda, sung here by Nuccia Focile, she never seemed all that engaged.

Penalty Box 2009

There's Kate Nelligan, delightfully cast against type as the brassy, sexually aggressive waitress, Cora; comedian Jane Morris as the sour wallflower Nedda; Nathan Lane as Frankie's witty gay neighbor and confidant (who gets the best zingers), and Hector Elizondo as the diner's watchful Greek owner.

Love Over Easy, Hold The Mayo 2008

Lola in "Cavalleria" and Nedda in "Pagliacci" -- both objects of desire and catalysts of tragedy -- were floozy-like (chewing gum and smoking cigarettes, their bright-colored clothes set against a monochromatic landscape), and their macho suitors paraded around in wife-beater undershirts.

A Tango Opera Loses Its Edge 2007