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ToscaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 18 | |
The diva is the diva: Netrebko sensational in first “Tosca” at the Met |
 23 Apr 18 / Classical Review |
Anna Netrebko conquers Puccini’s iconic diva |
| 23 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
A marquer dans les annales |
| 8 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
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Opera restored to its past glory |
| 21 Jan 18 / The Epoch Times |
Familiar, yet ravishing Tosca |
| 20 Jan 18 / City Journal |
Jennifer Rowley triumphs in glimmering production |
| 14 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
New Tosca launch at Met survives sweeping exodus |
| 6 Jan 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Beautiful singing, realistic staging for the Met’s new Tosca |
| 6 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
The Metropolitan Opera stages a new production of Puccini's opera for the #MeToo era |
| 5 Jan 18 / Theater Mania |
Yoncheva, Grigolo, Villaume not ready for primetime |
| 5 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
The Met’s Tosca is afraid of its own past |
| 5 Jan 18 / Vulture |
The Met's new 'Tosca' leaps to safety |
| 5 Jan 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
Yoncheva, Grigolo, Lucic & McVicar save Puccini’s “Tosca” |
| 2 Jan 18 / The Huffington Post |
A traditional ‘Tosca’ returns, with cheers, to the Met |
| 2 Jan 18 / ZEALnyc |
Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ makes murder, rape and suicide a snooze |
| 2 Jan 18 / New York Observer |
Yoncheva triumphs in premiere of Met’s new and dazzling “Tosca” |
| 2 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
The Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’ overcomes months of chaos |
| 2 Jan 18 / New York Times |
E avanti a lui russava tutta roma |
| 2 Jan 18 / parterre box |
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Sonya Yoncheva On Making Her Debut as Tosca at the Met
The acclaimed soprano will play the title role through January 27, then return to the Met's stage in La Bohème.
The acclaimed soprano will play the title role through January 27, then return to the Met's stage in La Bohème.
On the scene at the most talked-about opera premiere in years
The Met’s high-stakes production of Tosca has been plagued by pre-show dramatics for months, but it all came together on opening night.
The Met’s high-stakes production of Tosca has been plagued by pre-show dramatics for months, but it all came together on opening night.
Behind the scenes of Tosca the messiest production in Met history
A lavish new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca,” envisioned as an act of redemption, loses three singers and two conductors. But the show must go on.
A lavish new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca,” envisioned as an act of redemption, loses three singers and two conductors. But the show must go on.
How the Met’s Tosca replicates the grandeur of Rome
Sonya Yoncheva, one of opera’s most exciting artists, takes on the riveting title role of Puccini’s Tosca for the first time in her career, amidst life-like sets of the Eternal City.
Sonya Yoncheva, one of opera’s most exciting artists, takes on the riveting title role of Puccini’s Tosca for the first time in her career, amidst life-like sets of the Eternal City.
Bryn Terfel exits Met Opera ‘Tosca’ completing cast overhaul
The cast change is complete and all the leads for the Met Opera’s upcoming production of “Tosca” have now been replaced.
The cast change is complete and all the leads for the Met Opera’s upcoming production of “Tosca” have now been replaced.
Metropolitan Opera names replacement conductor for new Tosca
Emmanuel Villaume steps in after the music director emeritus, James Levine, was suspended from the organization following multiple sexual abuse allegations.
Emmanuel Villaume steps in after the music director emeritus, James Levine, was suspended from the organization following multiple sexual abuse allegations.
James Levine to conduct Metropolitan Opera's new Tosca
The Metropolitan Opera announced today that music director emeritus James Levine will conduct next season's new production of Tosca, replacing conductor Andris Nelsons, who has withdrawn.
The Metropolitan Opera announced today that music director emeritus James Levine will conduct next season's new production of Tosca, replacing conductor Andris Nelsons, who has withdrawn.
Metropolitan Opera announces cast changes
Sonya Yoncheva will make her role debut in the Met's new production of Puccini's Tosca next season replacing Kristine Opolais, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
Sonya Yoncheva will make her role debut in the Met's new production of Puccini's Tosca next season replacing Kristine Opolais, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann cancels at Met Opera yet again
Jonas Kaufmann has withdrawn from of the Met's new production of Puccini's "Tosca," which opens on New Year's Eve, attributing the decision to "his personal life and changes."
Jonas Kaufmann has withdrawn from of the Met's new production of Puccini's "Tosca," which opens on New Year's Eve, attributing the decision to "his personal life and changes."
CendrillonMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Finally, Cendrillon gets to the Met, and it’s magical |
| 22 Apr 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Joyce DiDonato, deux fois Cendrillon |
| 20 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
It has taken more than a century for Cendrillon to reach the Met’s stage and its charm is a welcome addition |
| 19 Apr 18 / Classical Source |
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French creampuff Cendrillon finally reaches Met with DiDonato |
| 19 Apr 18 / Broadway World |
A musical fairy tale |
| 17 Apr 18 / Opera Gazet (English) |
The Met’s ‘Cendrillon’ will make anyone love fairy tales…Yes, even ‘Frozen’ |
| 14 Apr 18 / New York Observer |
I want magic |
| 14 Apr 18 / parterre box |
Unfractured fairy tales |
| 14 Apr 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
The stepchild of Cinderella operas finally makes it to the Met |
| 14 Apr 18 / New York Times |
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Opera’s Miss Congeniality takes on a rare ‘Cinderella’
Joyce DiDonato will sing the title role in the Met Opera's company premiere of “Cendrillon” — Massenet’s frothy, romantic, rarely done Cinderella adaptation.
Joyce DiDonato will sing the title role in the Met Opera's company premiere of “Cendrillon” — Massenet’s frothy, romantic, rarely done Cinderella adaptation.
Così fan tutteMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 16 | |
Retour de balancier |
| 22 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
Wie ist das Verhältnis von Ton und Unterton? |
| 13 Apr 18 / FAZ |
Così fan tutte : la fête foraine en direct du Met |
| 6 Apr 18 / Olyrix |
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‘Cosi fan tutte’ melds Coney Island sideshow and Mozart at Met Opera |
| 5 Apr 18 / Brooklyn Daily Eagle |
The Met’s Così fan tutte redeemed by fine musical performances |
| 4 Apr 18 / Seen and Heard |
Amusement park Così embraces glitz over heart |
| 24 Mar 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Lots of fun, but little regard for Mozart and da Ponte in the Met's Così |
| 23 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
Coney Island at the Met |
| 18 Mar 18 / The Epoch Times |
Kelli O'Hara gets freaky in Così fan tutte |
| 17 Mar 18 / Theater Mania |
A catastrophic 'Cosi' leaves one wondering "why bother"? |
| 17 Mar 18 / New York Observer |
Mozart as sideshow |
| 17 Mar 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
Così fan tutte, Kelli O’Hara, and the long shadow of James Levine |
| 17 Mar 18 / Vulture |
As James Levine sues, the Met Opera opens a new ‘Così’ |
| 17 Mar 18 / New York Times |
New Met Mozart scores with a colorful carny “Cosí” |
| 17 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
The help |
| 17 Mar 18 / parterre box |
Kelli O’Hara, Christopher Maltman lead wonderful cast in fantastical production |
| 17 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
TurandotMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
The Met's production of Turandot delivers a visual blast from the moment the curtain rises |
| 22 Apr 18 / Broadway World |
Guanqun Yu's Liù the shining star of Turandot at The Met |
| 4 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
Favorite continues to wow audiences at The Met |
| 27 Mar 18 / The Epoch Times |
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A Puccini suite at the Met strikes a note of desperation |
| 6 Nov 17 / New York Times |
James Morris tribute takes centerstage in overall uneven performance of Puccini’s final masterpiece |
| 20 Oct 17 / OperaWire |
Dyka and Antonenko shine in an extravagant Turandot at the Met |
| 20 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
Met needs to update shady sexual politics of ‘Turandot’ staging |
| 19 Oct 17 / New York Observer |
A stirring “Turandot” with Dyka, Antonenko, and an homage to James Morris |
| 19 Oct 17 / The Huffington Post |
After a slow start, bracing vocalism carries Met’s sumptuous “Turandot” |
| 14 Oct 17 / Classical Review |
Luisa MillerMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Avec les tripes! |
| 20 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
L'ouïe a mille airs avec Domingo et Yoncheva en direct du Met |
| 20 Apr 18 / Olyrix |
Luisa Miller en majesté au Metropolitan Opera |
| 16 Apr 18 / Opera Online |
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Yoncheva, Beczała and ageless Domingo headline a memorable Luisa Miller from the Met |
| 16 Apr 18 / Seen and Heard |
A harrowing story of class struggle gets a tame retelling in Met’s ‘Luisa Miller’ |
| 7 Apr 18 / New York Observer |
Superb Yoncheva and Beczała in The Met's Luisa Miller, anchored by Domingo |
| 4 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
I love Luisa! |
| 3 Apr 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Plácido Domingo takes on a new role at the Met Opera. (His 149th.) |
| 2 Apr 18 / New York Times |
An unquestioned triumph for Yoncheva and Beczala |
| 2 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
Love and death at the Met in rarely performed Verdi gem |
| 1 Apr 18 / The Epoch Times |
Cabal me by your name |
| 1 Apr 18 / parterre box |
It's Miller time at the Met, with Yoncheva, Domingo and Beczala |
| 1 Apr 18 / Broadway World |
Lucia di LammermoorMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Le feu et la glace |
| 18 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
Jessica Pratt is a revelation as Donizetti’s tragic heroine |
| 16 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
Bloody wedding dress! |
| 8 Apr 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti and Vittorio Grigolo triumph in ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’ |
| 24 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
Grigolo provides fleeting highlights in Met’s lackluster “Lucia” |
| 24 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
Vittorio Grigolo is the reason to see the Met’s ‘Lucia’ |
| 24 Mar 18 / New York Times |
Italian dressing |
| 24 Mar 18 / parterre box |
ElektraMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 14 | |
Elektra en Métamorphose |
| 16 Mar 18 / Olyrix |
Sabine Hogrefe did not disappoint, singing with confidence and power in a terrific performance |
| 15 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
Exciting Goerke and Nezet-Seguin change dynamic of Met's Elektra |
| 8 Mar 18 / Broadway World |
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Elektra's misery: up close and personal at The Met |
| 8 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
The Met’s powerful ‘Elektra’ could turn anyone into an opera lover |
| 6 Mar 18 / New York Observer |
Christine Goerke is bright and penetrating |
| 6 Mar 18 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Goerke triumphs in Elektra |
| 6 Mar 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
“Elektra” returns to Met for a sunny Straussian family holiday |
| 3 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
Yannick Nézet-Séguin steals the show in Strauss’ most violent work |
| 3 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
The mania event |
| 3 Mar 18 / parterre box |
Yannick Nézet-Séguin's 'Elektra' at the Met proves it: NYC really, really likes him |
| 3 Mar 18 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
The Metropolitan Opera revives its compelling ‘Elektra,’ and comes very close to success |
| 3 Mar 18 / ZEALnyc |
An extraordinary ‘Elektra’ shows a path forward for the Met |
| 3 Mar 18 / New York Times |
A compelling attack of the killer opera |
| 3 Mar 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
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Goerke on Elektra
Soprano Christine Goerke talks about singing her first Elektra at the Met Opera.
Soprano Christine Goerke talks about singing her first Elektra at the Met Opera.
SemiramideMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 17 | |
Angela Meade and Elizabeth DeShong star in Rossini revival |
| 13 Mar 18 / The Opera Critic |
The Met’s Semiramide lacks dramatic tension despite some beautiful singing (HD review) |
| 12 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
Stylized look, virtuoso singing in Met’s Semiramide |
| 12 Mar 18 / Classics Today |
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As Semiramide, Angela Meade gives an impressive account |
| 9 Mar 18 / Classical Source |
Décevante tragédie |
| 7 Mar 18 / toutelaculture.com |
The company lurches from a tacky “Semiramide” to a glorious “Parsifal” |
| 6 Mar 18 / The New Yorker |
Angela Meade sacrée reine malgré tout |
| 2 Mar 18 / Forum Opéra |
The Met revives the rare ‘Semiramide’ with a golden cast |
| 22 Feb 18 / ZEALnyc |
A gaudy stand-and-sing Semiramide at the Met |
| 22 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
Semiramide, a gorgeous relic of the 1890s and 1990s |
| 21 Feb 18 / Vulture |
Elizabeth DeShong shines in disappointing revival |
| 21 Feb 18 / OperaWire |
Gilt trip |
| 21 Feb 18 / parterre box |
Making Assyria great again |
| 21 Feb 18 / Superconductor |
Met’s “Semiramide” delivers a visual and bel canto feast |
| 21 Feb 18 / Classical Review |
Monumental sets and a vocal powerhouse |
| 21 Feb 18 / Financial Times (via Google) |
‘Semiramide’ returns to the Met, unglamorous but excellent |
| 21 Feb 18 / New York Times |
Met’s new ‘Semiramide’ is a tacky tragedy |
| 21 Feb 18 / New York Observer |
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Union questions Met’s firing of director for remark to chorister
The Met fired the director John Copley, 84, after he was accused of telling a chorister “I’m thinking of you in my bed with your clothes off.”
The Met fired the director John Copley, 84, after he was accused of telling a chorister “I’m thinking of you in my bed with your clothes off.”
Met Opera fires stage director, citing ‘inappropriate behavior’
John Copley was dismissed from the Met’s revival of Rossini’s “Semiramide” after a complaint about his behavior toward a chorister.
John Copley was dismissed from the Met’s revival of Rossini’s “Semiramide” after a complaint about his behavior toward a chorister.
ParsifalMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 13 | |
The company lurches from a tacky “Semiramide” to a glorious “Parsifal” |
| 6 Mar 18 / The New Yorker |
The real star was Yannick Nézet-Séguin |
| 23 Feb 18 / Classical Source |
The Met's 'Parsifal' is a feast for the ears |
| 22 Feb 18 / The Weekly Standard |
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Wagner's full-blooded 'Parsifal' at the Metropolitan Opera leaves a mark |
| 11 Feb 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
Suffering, transcendence, redemption: The Met's Parsifal is a long trip, well worth it |
| 8 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
Fifty shades of grail |
| 7 Feb 18 / parterre box |
A conductor delivers a magnificent ‘Parsifal’ at the Met |
| 7 Feb 18 / New York Times |
Wagner’s ‘Parsifal’ returns to save the world — maybe even the Met |
| 7 Feb 18 / New York Observer |
A Parsifal even the Wagner-phobic can enjoy |
| 7 Feb 18 / Vulture |
Strong supporting cast, conducting, illuminate Met’s “Parsifal” |
| 7 Feb 18 / Classical Review |
Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin steals the show in Met Opera’s ‘Parsifal’ revival |
| 7 Feb 18 / ZEALnyc |
A brilliant cast shines in Met’s greatest production Of last decade |
| 7 Feb 18 / OperaWire |
Yannick's 'Parsifal' at the Met gets a big bravo from picky New Yorkers |
| 7 Feb 18 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Original instrument
Tenor Klaus Florian Vogt brings his unconventional sound to the Met’s Parsifal.
Tenor Klaus Florian Vogt brings his unconventional sound to the Met’s Parsifal.
Cool northern light
The incomparable Peter Mattei returns to the Met as Amfortas.
The incomparable Peter Mattei returns to the Met as Amfortas.
Behind the scenes of the Met Opera’s production of Parsifal
And the gory special effects feat in Parsifal everyone will be buzzing about.
And the gory special effects feat in Parsifal everyone will be buzzing about.
Enjoying life his way
Bass René Pape on ‘Parsifal,’ future projects, and the Papeduck.
Bass René Pape on ‘Parsifal,’ future projects, and the Papeduck.
Watch the Met Opera stage a sea of blood
A production of Wagner’s metaphysical “Parsifal,” which returns on Feb. 5, floods the stage with 1,250 gallons.
A production of Wagner’s metaphysical “Parsifal,” which returns on Feb. 5, floods the stage with 1,250 gallons.
La bohèmeMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
La Bohème par Zeffirelli et Yoncheva au Met, un classique cinématographique |
| 2 Mar 18 / Olyrix |
Zeffirelli’s Met production of La bohème still delights (HD review) |
| 28 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
The Met's Bohème: As if it were new |
| 28 Feb 18 / Bachtrack |
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Technical difficulties |
| 20 Feb 18 / parterre box |
Michael Fabiano in top form alongside splendid Sonya Yoncheva, Susanna Phillips, Lucas Meachem and others |
| 19 Feb 18 / OperaWire |
A Puccini suite at the Met strikes a note of desperation |
| 6 Nov 17 / New York Times |
Angel Blue triumphs in truly engaging revival of Puccini classic |
| 12 Oct 17 / OperaWire |
Angel Blue impresses in her Met debut in an enthralling Bohème |
| 11 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
Angel Blue, the Met’s new Mimi |
| 9 Oct 17 / Classics Today |
Grand, reviled and beloved |
| 5 Oct 17 / New York Times |
A soprano’s affecting debut highlights Met’s big-voiced “Bohème” |
| 4 Oct 17 / Classical Review |
Madama ButterflyMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Ermonela Jaho lives the part of Butterfly at the Met |
| 1 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
Ermonela Jaho à la conquête de l'Ouest |
| 1 Mar 18 / Forum Opéra |
Ermonela Jaho triumphs in tragic portrayal of Puccini’s heroine |
| 28 Feb 18 / OperaWire |
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Met’s “Butterfly” revival fails to take flight |
| 24 Feb 18 / Classical Review |
Hui He leads classic Anthony Minghella production in memorable night |
| 21 Nov 17 / OperaWire |
Minghella's Butterfly is a triumphant example of old and new, traditional and modern |
| 17 Nov 17 / Broadway World |
Hui He gave a nuanced performance, vocally and dramatically |
| 13 Nov 17 / The Epoch Times |
Weak leads sink beautiful Met Butterfly |
| 9 Nov 17 / Bachtrack |
Hui He gives a dramatically powerful portrayal of the teenaged geisha |
| 7 Nov 17 / Classical Source |
Puppet show |
| 6 Nov 17 / parterre box |
A Puccini suite at the Met strikes a note of desperation |
| 6 Nov 17 / New York Times |
Il TrovatoreMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Anita Rachvelishvili au Met, nouveau triomphe dans Verdi |
| 24 Feb 18 / Classique c'est cool! |
Anita Rachvelishvili dans le feu de l'action |
| 8 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
The opera returns with a strong cast |
| 4 Feb 18 / The Epoch Times |
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Four great voices give Verdi drama wondrous life in McVicar’s genius production |
| 29 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
Revival of Il trovatore |
| 28 Jan 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
‘Il Trovatore’ proves Met still delivers great singing—if you know where to look |
| 28 Jan 18 / New York Observer |
Exquisite musicianship in Met's revival of Il trovatore |
| 26 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
The biggest triumph was Anita Rachvelishvili’s brilliant portrayal of Azucena |
| 26 Jan 18 / Classical Source |
A surprise star steals the Met’s ‘Il Trovatore’ |
| 24 Jan 18 / New York Times |
Low voices soar high in Met’s brooding “Trovatore” |
| 24 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
The trouble with troubadours |
| 24 Jan 18 / parterre box |
L'elisir d'amoreMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Polenzani and Yende make the Met’s L’elisir d’amore revival something to remember (HD review) |
| 12 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
Qu'importe le flacon! |
| 11 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
Elisir's latest duo charms the pants off Met audience |
| 29 Jan 18 / Broadway World |
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Polenzani leaves audience drunk on love |
| 23 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
Placebo effect |
| 21 Jan 18 / parterre box |
A Donizetti revival at the Met hints at more to come |
| 18 Jan 18 / New York Times |
Superb cast rouses Met’s dormant “Elixir” |
| 18 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
PagliacciMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Doublé imparfait |
| 11 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
Luisotti versus Alagna y Semenchuk |
| 18 Jan 18 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
Roberto Alagna beeindruckt in Cavalleria rusticana und Pagliacci an der Met |
| 17 Jan 18 / Bachtrack (German) |
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Double jeopardy |
| 11 Jan 18 / parterre box |
Alagna shines as murky Cav and exciting Pag reappear at the Met |
| 11 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
Met Opera’s dreary January is brightened by ‘Cav/Pag’ |
| 10 Jan 18 / New York Times |
Roberto Alagna triumphs with two incredible divas |
| 10 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
Alagna and Kurzak make Met’s devastating “Pagliacci” a night to remember |
| 10 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
Cavalleria RusticanaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Doublé imparfait |
| 11 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
Luisotti versus Alagna y Semenchuk |
| 18 Jan 18 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
Roberto Alagna beeindruckt in Cavalleria rusticana und Pagliacci an der Met |
| 17 Jan 18 / Bachtrack (German) |
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Alagna shines as murky Cav and exciting Pag reappear at the Met |
| 11 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
Double jeopardy |
| 11 Jan 18 / parterre box |
Met Opera’s dreary January is brightened by ‘Cav/Pag’ |
| 10 Jan 18 / New York Times |
Roberto Alagna triumphs with two incredible divas |
| 10 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
Alagna and Kurzak make Met’s devastating “Pagliacci” a night to remember |
| 10 Jan 18 / Classical Review |
Le nozze di FigaroMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
The Met's winning cast and music |
| 7 Jan 18 / The Epoch Times |
Three Latinas lead one of best casts of season |
| 31 Dec 17 / OperaWire |
Starry second cast provides a riotous lift to Met’s “Figaro” |
| 31 Dec 17 / Classical Review |
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Irrinunciabili Nozze |
| 29 Dec 17 / L'Ape musicale |
This current Met cast for Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro brings youthful energy and voices to this light-hearted opera |
| 12 Dec 17 / Classical Source |
Met's revival of Figaro as relevant today as ever |
| 12 Dec 17 / Bachtrack |
Forgiveness |
| 12 Dec 17 / parterre box |
Listening at the Met, after James Levine |
| 8 Dec 17 / New York Times |
Sopranos provide the highlights in Met’s stolid “Figaro” revival |
| 8 Dec 17 / Classical Review |
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Striking a balance
Luca Pisaroni on his traveling family, his learning process and his favorite Mozart roles.
Luca Pisaroni on his traveling family, his learning process and his favorite Mozart roles.
Hansel und GretelMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Lisette Oropesa and co. deliver one of season’s finest performances |
| 24 Dec 17 / OperaWire |
Hell’s kitchen |
| 20 Dec 17 / parterre box |
The Met's holiday 'Hansel' is surreal (and timely) |
| 20 Dec 17 / New York Times |
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Met’s colorful, if gruesome, “Hansel and Gretel” returns with its seasonal “magic” |
| 20 Dec 17 / Classical Review |
Die Lustige WitweMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Susan Graham shines at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 24 Dec 17 / The Epoch Times |
The Met's Merry Widow fails to convince |
| 20 Dec 17 / Bachtrack |
Susan Graham and Andriana Chuchman shine in Léhar operetta |
| 19 Dec 17 / OperaWire |
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Angel of the mourning |
| 19 Dec 17 / parterre box |
'The Merry Widow' at the Met, its charm exhausted |
| 16 Dec 17 / New York Times |
Met’s seasonal “Merry Widow” hits its stride in crowd-pleasing revival |
| 16 Dec 17 / Classical Review |
NormaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 29 | |
3 Normas, 2 Adalgisas, 1 Pollione: the evolution of an opera production |
| 17 Dec 17 / Operavore | WQXR |
A mighty second cast for Met’s Norma revival |
| 12 Dec 17 / Bachtrack |
Angela Meade and Jamie Barton rock the Met with gargantuan singing |
| 9 Dec 17 / OperaWire |
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Listening at the Met, after James Levine |
| 8 Dec 17 / New York Times |
Angela Meade and Jamie Barton’s duets thrill in an otherwise unexceptional production |
| 7 Dec 17 / Financial Times (via Google) |
“Norma,” bis |
| 5 Dec 17 / parterre box |
Marina Rebeka makes powerful impression alongside Joyce DiDonato, Joseph Calleja in new Met production |
| 5 Nov 17 / OperaWire |
Marina Rebeka sang the title role of Norma were a total triumph |
| 2 Nov 17 / Operaclick (Eng) |
McVicar makes a plausible case for an intimate interpretation |
| 21 Oct 17 / DC Metro Theater Arts |
A dispiritingly old-fashioned show |
| 17 Oct 17 / Australian Book Review |
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Hear what makes 'Norma' the Everest of opera
Five reasons that the title role in Bellini’s masterpiece, which opens the Metropolitan Opera’s season on Sept. 25, defines a true diva.
Five reasons that the title role in Bellini’s masterpiece, which opens the Metropolitan Opera’s season on Sept. 25, defines a true diva.
Met taps Sondra Radvanovsky to replace Anna Netrebko in Norma
The Metropolitan Opera has announced that it has tapped soprano Sondra Radvanovsky to replace Anna Netrebko in the 2017-18-season-opening production of Norma.
The Metropolitan Opera has announced that it has tapped soprano Sondra Radvanovsky to replace Anna Netrebko in the 2017-18-season-opening production of Norma.
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4 to 27 Oct 2018
Muhly
19 Oct to 10 Nov 2018
Puccini
25 Oct 2018 to 6 Apr 2019
Bizet
30 Oct 2018 to 8 Feb 2019
Boito
8 Nov to 1 Dec 2018
Bizet
14 Nov to 8 Dec 2018
Puccini
23 Nov to 15 Dec 2018
Verdi
4 Dec 2018 to 27 Apr 2019
Verdi
14 Dec 2018 to 10 Jan 2019
Mozart
19 Dec 2018 to 5 Jan 2019
Cilea
31 Dec 2018 to 26 Jan 2019
Debussy
15 to 31 Jan 2019
Tchaikovsky
24 Jan to 14 Feb 2019
Bartok
24 Jan to 14 Feb 2019
Mozart
30 Jan to 18 Apr 2019
Donizetti
7 Feb to 2 Mar 2019
Verdi
12 Feb to 10 May 2019
Verdi
22 Feb to 16 Mar 2019
Wagner
9 Mar to 6 May 2019
Wagner
25 Mar to 7 May 2019
Mozart
30 Mar to 20 Apr 2019
Wagner
13 Apr to 9 May 2019
Wagner
27 Apr to 11 May 2019
Poulenc
3 to 11 May 2019
News & Articles
| Levine sues the Met |
Conductor James Levine has sued New York's Metropolitan Opera over a sexual-misconduct investigation that sank his storied career. |
| 16 Mar 2018 / Associated Press |
| James Levine’s final act at the Met ends in disgrace |
An investigation found that the celebrated conductor had engaged in “sexually abusive and harassing conduct” both before and during his time at the Met. |
| 13 Mar 2018 / New York Times |
| 14 hours with the Met Opera’s new maestro |
A (very) busy day for Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Metropolitan Opera's next music director, summed up the generational shift going on at the company. |
| 2 Mar 2018 / New York Times |
| An analysis of the Metropolitan Opera’s new season |
The Metropolitan Opera has just announced the repertory and casting for its 2018–19 season, and there is a lot to look forward to with great enthusiasm. |
| 16 Feb 2018 / Operavore | WQXR |
| Nézet-Séguin to become Met music director two years early |
The Metropolitan Opera has announced that conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will become the company's music director in September 2018, two seasons earlier than the company had previously announced. |
| 16 Feb 2018 / Opera News |
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