Without giving away anything from my forthcoming New Yorker review of Rheingold at the Met, I'd like to join the chorus of praise for the bass-baritone Eric Owens, who, on Monday night, gave a tremendous performance as Alberich, lord of the dwarves. So, how does a man unwind after forging the dread ring that masters the world and enslaves its wearer? The video above tells all. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call range. (Via Amanda Ameer, Mr. Owens's publicist.)
