1.   And, interestingly, the unusual repertory that City Opera is known for is doing particularly well.

2.   As a result, program notes are often cursory or nonexistent, a pity particularly when a concert propounds unusual repertory or an interesting theme.

3.   Hard-core, knowledgeable opera fans, he added, will turn out for unusual repertory, and they mostly welcome innovation and freshness.

4.   Its casts tend to be young and promising, and include some Met and City Opera regulars who Capasso said are attracted by the challenge of unusual repertory.

5.   Just think of the invigorating performances of new works and unusual repertory he would give New Yorkers.

6.   She made a career with all the vegetarian orchestras, singing punky productions of Baroque pieces, which allowed her to develop a very unusual repertory.

7.   The best way for City Opera to fashion a strong identity, Kellogg knows, is by offering unusual repertory.

8.   The Lyric has chosen unusual repertory and hedged its bet with Placido Domingo and Mirella Freni.

9.   The unusual repertory is what makes the event a festival.