New York Gives Opera Idol his Tsar Turn

In Town to Play Boris Godunov at the Met, German Bass René Pape Prepares to Rule the City—and Find Its Best Steakhouse

He smokes. He drinks. He talks about working out (but doesn’t do it). And he’s got the ego to match his prodigious talent. René Pape might just be the quintessential New Yorker—even though he’s German.

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René Pape might just be the quintessential New Yorker—even though he's German."

– Pia Catton, The Wall Street Journal