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La TraviataMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
A tale of two tones in the Met’s La Traviata |
 11 Dec 18 / Vulture |
Diana Damrau makes her mark in clumsily executed production |
| 9 Dec 18 / OperaWire |
The Met welcomes Nézet-Séguin with a new Traviata |
| 7 Dec 18 / Bachtrack |
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Damrau's a top Violetta with the Met's new maestro Nezet-Seguin in La Traviata from Mayer |
| 7 Dec 18 / Broadway World |
Shrieking violet |
| 7 Dec 18 / parterre box |
Yannick Nezet-Seguin’s ‘La Traviata’ at the Met brings down the house |
| 6 Dec 18 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
The Met turns the tragedy of ‘Traviata’ into dull Disney schmaltz |
| 6 Dec 18 / New York Observer |
A glitzy new “Traviata” ushers in the Nézet-Séguin era at the Met |
| 6 Dec 18 / Classical Review |
‘La Traviata’ opens a new era at the Met Opera |
| 6 Dec 18 / New York Times |
Nézet-Séguin leads a superbly paced, exceptionally fine rendition of Verdi’s exquisite score |
| 6 Dec 18 / Classical Source |
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Met orchestra takes curtain call onstage with Nézet-SéR
Yannick Nézet-Séguin took the rare step of bringing the entire orchestra onstage for curtain calls following his first performance as the Metropolitan Opera's new music director.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin took the rare step of bringing the entire orchestra onstage for curtain calls following his first performance as the Metropolitan Opera's new music director.
‘La Traviata’ opens a new era at the Metropolitan Opera
For his debut as the company’s music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin is conducting a stylish Verdi staging starring Diana Damrau and Juan Diego Flórez.
For his debut as the company’s music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin is conducting a stylish Verdi staging starring Diana Damrau and Juan Diego Flórez.
Il tritticoMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A terrific revival after a nine-year absence |
| 1 Dec 18 / Classical Source |
As Schicchi, Domingo sang and moved with the energy and agility of a man half his age |
| 30 Nov 18 / Opera News |
Trittico's 100th anniversary and Domingo's 50th celebrated at The Met |
| 29 Nov 18 / Bachtrack |
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Met marks two company anniversaries with Puccini’s “Trittico” |
| 29 Nov 18 / Classical Review |
El Met se rinde a Plácido Domingo en el 50 aniversario de su debut en Nueva York |
| 28 Nov 18 / Opera World (Spanish) |
Plácido Domingo reaches 50 years at the Met Opera |
| 26 Nov 18 / New York Times |
Kristine Opolais stars on Plácido Domingo’s big night |
| 25 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
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Placido Domingo is golden for his 50 years at the Met
Placido Domingo's eyes watered and his voice quavered. After portraying dozens of characters over a half-century on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, he got emotional being himself.
Placido Domingo's eyes watered and his voice quavered. After portraying dozens of characters over a half-century on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, he got emotional being himself.
Les pêcheurs de perlesMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
A musical gem |
| 1 Dec 18 / TheaterJones |
Bizet façon bel canto |
| 29 Nov 18 / Forum Opéra |
A lackluster evening at The Met |
| 20 Nov 18 / Bachtrack |
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‘Perles’ hearing |
| 20 Nov 18 / parterre box |
Alexander Elliott makes successful debut alongside equally brilliant Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena |
| 17 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
A cast change adds suspense to the Met Opera’s ‘Pearl Fishers’ |
| 16 Nov 18 / New York Times |
Emmanuel Villaume brings out the beauty of Bizet’s score |
| 16 Nov 18 / Classical Source |
An unexpected debut sparks Met’s “Pearl Fishers” revival |
| 16 Nov 18 / Classical Review |
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Interview: Javier Camarena
Tenor Javier Camarena - high Cs and 'high fives' at the Met.
Tenor Javier Camarena - high Cs and 'high fives' at the Met.
La bohèmeMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Ailyn Pérez, Michael Fabiano shine amidst star cast in refreshing look At Zeffirelli’s storied production |
| 1 Dec 18 / OperaWire |
Rising stars shine on company’s second night |
| 28 Sep 18 / OperaWire |
Must the winter come so soon? |
| 27 Sep 18 / parterre box |
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Fresh talent breathes new life into The Met's traditional Bohème |
| 27 Sep 18 / Bachtrack |
A thrilling ‘La Bohème’ at the Met, radiating warmth |
| 27 Sep 18 / New York Times |
Nicole Car brings intimate artistry to Met’s “Boheme” in company debut |
| 27 Sep 18 / Classical Review |
MefistofeleMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
L'habit ne fait pas le diable |
| 28 Nov 18 / Forum Opéra |
Devil takes all in The Met's Mefistofele |
| 15 Nov 18 / Bachtrack |
Christian Van Horn projects the title role powerfully yet with much nuance |
| 12 Nov 18 / Classical Source |
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A devilishly good Van Horn steals Mefistofele at the Met |
| 12 Nov 18 / Broadway World |
Van Horn, Fabiano, Meade display moments of individual brilliance, but something’s missing |
| 10 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
‘Mefistofele’ at the Met Opera iIs a devil that dances |
| 10 Nov 18 / New York Times |
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Interview: Christian Van Horn
Mefistofele is a devil of a hat-trick for the Met's rising star Christian Van Horn.
Mefistofele is a devil of a hat-trick for the Met's rising star Christian Van Horn.
ToscaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Tosca is back! |
| 19 Nov 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Radvanovsky a brilliant Tosca at the Met |
| 19 Nov 18 / Classics Today |
A humble ‘Carmen’ outclasses an over-the-top ‘Tosca’ at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 13 Nov 18 / New York Observer |
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Tosca is back! |
| 12 Nov 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
‘Tosca’ is Sondra Radvanovsky’s show at the Met Opera |
| 1 Nov 18 / New York Times |
Atonement |
| 30 Oct 18 / parterre box |
Sondra Radvanovsky is on a different level as Puccini’s tragic heroine |
| 26 Oct 18 / OperaWire |
MarnieMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 18 | |
In terms of laying out the drama, plotting and pacing, the opera version of Marnie is faultless |
| 15 Nov 18 / Opera Journal |
A fine Met performance of Nico Muhly’s rather uneven Marnie |
| 14 Nov 18 / Seen and Heard |
Marnie, lo femenino hoy. La ópera de Nico Muhly se estrena en el Met |
| 14 Nov 18 / Opera World (Spanish) |
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An underwhelming premiere |
| 13 Nov 18 / The Opera Critic |
How do you solve a problem like Marnie? |
| 8 Nov 18 / Gay City News |
Tout ça pour ça? |
| 29 Oct 18 / Forum Opéra |
In Muhly’s hands, a stereotypical male fantasy of feminine neurosis is transformed into the story of a woman’s self-discovery |
| 29 Oct 18 / The New Yorker |
Nico Muhly finds a compelling muse in the Met Opera’s ‘Marnie,’ but his score can’t match her drama |
| 28 Oct 18 / New York Observer |
‘Marnie’ is all too insubstantial at Met Opera premiere |
| 28 Oct 18 / Washington Post |
Fresh, fascinating despite its flaws |
| 27 Oct 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Superb production and cast can't make The Met's Marnie live |
| 26 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
The title role is a tour de force for Isabel Leonard |
| 25 Oct 18 / Classical Source |
On the lightness of the Met’s Marnie |
| 22 Oct 18 / Vulture |
Muhly's Marnie, in Mayer's cinematic production, is a 'riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma' |
| 22 Oct 18 / Broadway World |
‘Marnie’ stays in the shadows in Nico Muhly’s opera |
| 22 Oct 18 / New York Times |
The beautiful doom is empty |
| 21 Oct 18 / parterre box |
Dazzling visuals outshine uneven score in Met’s “Marnie” premiere |
| 21 Oct 18 / Classical Review |
Isabel Leonard and Michael Mayer shine in frustrating opera by Nico Muhly and Nicholas Wright |
| 20 Oct 18 / OperaWire |
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Marnie at the Met
Muhly to go back to the future with Met premiere of “Marnie”
Muhly to go back to the future with Met premiere of “Marnie”
CarmenMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
A humble ‘Carmen’ outclasses an over-the-top ‘Tosca’ at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 13 Nov 18 / New York Observer |
Fleur du mal |
| 10 Nov 18 / parterre box |
En attendant la relève |
| 6 Nov 18 / Forum Opéra |
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Clémentine Margaine and Yonghoon Lee show strong display in revival of iconic masterwork |
| 2 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
La fanciulla del WestMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 20 | |
La fanciulla del West en Nueva York |
| 2 Nov 18 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
Giancarlo del Monaco met La Fanciulla del West in New York |
| 30 Oct 18 / Leidmotief |
Jonas Kaufmann règne sur le Far (Upper) West (Side) |
| 29 Oct 18 / Opera Online |
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Westbroeck and Kaufmann bring real gold to them thar hills in Met’s La fanciulla del West |
| 29 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
Jonas Kaufmann dans un western-opéra en direct du Met |
| 29 Oct 18 / Olyrix |
Quand le classique fonctionne |
| 29 Oct 18 / Forum Opéra |
Back in black |
| 21 Oct 18 / parterre box |
Kaufmann returns to the Met with a 'Heigh-ho Silver' in Puccini's Fanciulla del West |
| 20 Oct 18 / Broadway World |
Jonas Kaufmann, back at the Met, is good, not great |
| 19 Oct 18 / New York Times |
Quand le classique fonctionne |
| 19 Oct 18 / Forum Opéra |
Minnie a New York |
| 19 Oct 18 / L'Ape musicale |
Jonas Kaufmann makes an exciting return in Puccini’s masterpiece |
| 18 Oct 18 / OperaWire |
A winning performance by Eva-Maria Westbroek |
| 16 Oct 18 / The Epoch Times |
Puccini’s wild west opera will shatter your heart (even with the Met’s subpar staging) |
| 14 Oct 18 / New York Observer |
Superb stagecraft and excellent vocal performances combine brilliantly in Act Two |
| 10 Oct 18 / Classical Source |
Big, bold Minnie and Johnson in Met's Fanciulla: Eyvazov shines |
| 9 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
After rough start, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Yusif Eyvazov and Zeljko Lucic deliver the goods, and then some |
| 6 Oct 18 / OperaWire |
Puccini’s American opera needs a new American vision |
| 6 Oct 18 / New York Times |
Eyvazov’s heroic performance highlights Met’s “La fanciulla del West” |
| 6 Oct 18 / Classical Review |
American beauty |
| 6 Oct 18 / parterre box |
AidaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 14 | |
Duelo de princesas |
| 26 Oct 18 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
Aida Live au Metropolitan Opera : célestes Anna et Anita |
| 17 Oct 18 / Olyrix |
The Met’s memorable revival of Aida |
| 9 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
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Putting the grand into Grand Opera, the Met's 30 year-old Aida returns striking as ever with a strong cast |
| 8 Oct 18 / Planet Hugill |
Netrebko’s Aida is volatile, potent in Met role debut |
| 6 Oct 18 / Classical Voice North America |
A hell-raising mezzo-soprano cuts through a dreary first week at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 5 Oct 18 / The New Yorker |
Anna Netrebko, one of the last old-style divas, in Aida |
| 5 Oct 18 / Vulture |
Finally, Netrebko gives us a gala opening at the Met, with spectacular Aida |
| 30 Sep 18 / Broadway World |
Anna Netrebko’s ‘Aida’ takes no prisoners in a triumphant return to the Met |
| 28 Sep 18 / New York Observer |
Well paced and feverishly intensive |
| 28 Sep 18 / Financial Times (via Google) |
Mortal raises veil from before goddess’s face |
| 28 Sep 18 / parterre box |
At the Met, Netrebko triumphs as Aida, with Rachvelishvili a powerful rival |
| 28 Sep 18 / Bachtrack |
Led by a brilliant Netrebko, Met’s all-star “Aida” defines grand opera |
| 28 Sep 18 / Classical Review |
Anna Netrebko makes ‘Aida’ her own at the Met Opera |
| 28 Sep 18 / New York Times |
Samson et DalilaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 18 | |
Elīna Garanča is the personification of evil-seductress Dalila in Saint-Saëns’s opera at the Met |
| 23 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
Samson et Dalila à grand spectacle en direct du Met |
| 23 Oct 18 / Olyrix |
Star e kolossal |
| 21 Oct 18 / L'Ape musicale |
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Puisqu’on vous dit qu’il peut le faire |
| 19 Oct 18 / Forum Opéra |
A hell-raising mezzo-soprano cuts through a dreary first week at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 5 Oct 18 / The New Yorker |
The sets and costumes were of an astonishing kitsch |
| 3 Oct 18 / GBOPERA (English) |
Soprano Elina Garanca and tenor Roberto Alagna reunite |
| 2 Oct 18 / The Epoch Times |
Roberto Alagna and Elīna Garanča sing beautifully but never replicated the chemistry that marked their Don José and Carmen |
| 1 Oct 18 / Classical Source |
Met’s new Samson is great spectacle shorn of passion |
| 29 Sep 18 / Classical Voice North America |
With spectacular squib of ‘Samson,’ Met Opera grasps at new start |
| 27 Sep 18 / Washington Post |
A magnetic Garanča simmers in Met’s season-opening “Samson et Dalila” |
| 27 Sep 18 / Classical Review |
A chiaroscuro-free, shiny Samson et Dalila at The Met |
| 27 Sep 18 / Bachtrack |
The Met’s new ‘Samson’ succeeds only as kitsch |
| 26 Sep 18 / New York Times |
Met Opera season opens with new Samson et Dalila, in crazy, rich Philistine style |
| 26 Sep 18 / Broadway World |
The Met brings back Samson et Dalila, with just enough fromage |
| 26 Sep 18 / Vulture |
Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca struggle through disappointing production on opening night |
| 26 Sep 18 / OperaWire |
Shorn yesterday |
| 26 Sep 18 / parterre box |
Even an orgy scene can’t save the Met Opera’s dull take on ‘Samson et Dalila’ |
| 26 Sep 18 / New York Observer |
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Director Darko Tresnjak
For Met Opera 'Samson et Dalila' director Darko Tresnjak, a dream comes true.
For Met Opera 'Samson et Dalila' director Darko Tresnjak, a dream comes true.
Elina Garanca confirms big Metropolitan Opera news for 2018-19
Elina Garanca has confirmed she will open the Metropolitan Opera in 2018-19, singing the role of Dalila in “Samson et Dalila.”
Elina Garanca has confirmed she will open the Metropolitan Opera in 2018-19, singing the role of Dalila in “Samson et Dalila.”
Lucia di LammermoorMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | |
Renversante Lucia di Lammermoor au Metropolitan Opera |
| 18 May 18 / Olyrix |
The E flat with which Pretty Yende ended the mad scene was perfect |
| 11 May 18 / Australian Book Review |
Tenors triumph in the Met’s last two operas of the season |
| 6 May 18 / New York Observer |
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At the Met, Lammermoor is filled with crazies--and not just Lucia |
| 1 May 18 / Broadway World |
A shining, brilliant star joins the cast of Lucia at the Met |
| 23 Apr 18 / Classics Today |
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) |
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 |
Roméo et JulietteMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Roméo et Juliette bouleversent New York |
| 11 May 18 / Olyrix |
As Juliette, soprano Ailyn Pérez once again enchants |
| 6 May 18 / The Epoch Times |
Tenors triumph in the Met’s last two operas of the season |
| 6 May 18 / New York Observer |
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Star crossed Shakespearean opera |
| 2 May 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Pérez, Castronov, Domingo & co. deliver darker, heavier interpretation of Gounod opera |
| 30 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
An unexpected Met debut in Roméo et Juliette |
| 26 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
Third tenor’s not quite a charm in the Met’s ‘Roméo’ |
| 25 Apr 18 / New York Times |
Andrea Shin had us in the palm of his hand from his first aria |
| 25 Apr 18 / Classical Source |
CendrillonMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 14 | |
Alice Coote was exceptional as the despairing then impassioned Prince |
| 11 May 18 / Australian Book Review |
The Met’s excellent production of Massenet’s delectable Cendrillon |
| 2 May 18 / Seen and Heard |
Laurent Pelly, Joyce DiDonato and company deliver exquisite evening of Massenet fairy tale |
| 24 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
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A pleasant last première of the season at the Metropolitan Opera |
| 24 Apr 18 / Bachtrack |
French opera takes over New York |
| 24 Apr 18 / Wall Street Journal |
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 |
French creampuff Cendrillon finally reaches Met with DiDonato |
| 19 Apr 18 / Broadway World |
A musical fairy tale |
| 17 Apr 18 / Opera Gazet (English) |
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 |
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 |
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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: 17 | |
Tragedy is jovially checked in Phelim McDermott’s busy, bright, unambiguous romp |
| 11 May 18 / Australian Book Review |
Retour de balancier |
| 22 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
Wie ist das Verhältnis von Ton und Unterton? |
| 13 Apr 18 / FAZ |
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Così fan tutte : la fête foraine en direct du Met |
| 6 Apr 18 / Olyrix |
‘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, Christopher Maltman lead wonderful cast in fantastical production |
| 17 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
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 |
ToscaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 24 | |
Histrionically, Netrebko is still coming to terms with this testing role |
| 11 May 18 / Australian Book Review |
High Cs to burn: Netrebko stars in The Met’s new, hot-blooded Tosca |
| 3 May 18 / Bachtrack |
Anna Netrebko proves opera divas still Exist in a breathtaking ‘Tosca’ |
| 29 Apr 18 / New York Observer |
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Anna Netrebko, la diva en diva |
| 25 Apr 18 / Forum Opéra |
Quantum leap |
| 24 Apr 18 / parterre box |
Anna Netrebko conquers Puccini’s iconic diva |
| 23 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
Anna Netrebko emerges as a powerful new Tosca at the Met |
| 23 Apr 18 / New York Times |
The diva is the diva: Netrebko sensational in first “Tosca” at the Met |
| 23 Apr 18 / Classical Review |
A marquer dans les annales |
| 8 Feb 18 / Forum Opéra |
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 |
Beautiful singing, realistic staging for the Met’s new Tosca |
| 6 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
New Tosca launch at Met survives sweeping exodus |
| 6 Jan 18 / Classical Voice North America |
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."
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 |
A stirring “Turandot” with Dyka, Antonenko, and an homage to James Morris |
| 19 Oct 17 / The Huffington Post |
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Performance schedule
Saint-Saens
24 Sep 2018 to 28 Mar 2019
Puccini
25 Sep to 13 Dec 2018
Verdi
26 Sep 2018 to 7 Mar 2019
Puccini
25 Oct 2018 to 6 Apr 2019
Bizet
30 Oct 2018 to 8 Feb 2019
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
| Met orchestra takes curtain call onstage with Nézet-SéR |
Yannick Nézet-Séguin took the rare step of bringing the entire orchestra onstage for curtain calls following his first performance as the Metropolitan Opera's new music director. |
| 6 Dec 2018 / Associated Press |
| How a Canadian maestro is trying to make opera 'cooler' |
Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken over musical direction of New York's embattled Metropolitan Opera. |
| 4 Dec 2018 / CBC News |
| ‘La Traviata’ opens a new era at the Metropolitan Opera |
For his debut as the company’s music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin is conducting a stylish Verdi staging starring Diana Damrau and Juan Diego Flórez. |
| 30 Nov 2018 / New York Times |
| Placido Domingo is golden for his 50 years at the Met |
Placido Domingo's eyes watered and his voice quavered. After portraying dozens of characters over a half-century on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, he got emotional being himself. |
| 25 Nov 2018 / Associated Press |
| Anna Netrebko to reprise Lady Macbeth at Metropolitan Opera |
During the Met Opera Guild Luncheon honoring Netrebko, the Met’s General Manager announced that she would take on the role during the 2019-20 season. |
| 27 Oct 2018 / OperaWire |
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