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MarnieMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
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 |
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Dazzling visuals outshine uneven score in Met’s “Marnie” premiere |
| 21 Oct 18 / Classical Review |
The beautiful doom is empty |
| 21 Oct 18 / parterre box |
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”
La fanciulla del WestMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 14 | |
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 |
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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 |
Samson et DalilaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 16 | |
Star e kolossal |
| 21 Oct 18 / L'Ape musicale |
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 |
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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 |
Even an orgy scene can’t save the Met Opera’s dull take on ‘Samson et Dalila’ |
| 26 Sep 18 / New York Observer |
The Met brings back Samson et Dalila, with just enough fromage |
| 26 Sep 18 / Vulture |
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 |
Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca struggle through disappointing production on opening night |
| 26 Sep 18 / OperaWire |
Shorn yesterday |
| 26 Sep 18 / parterre box |
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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.”
AidaMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 13 | |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
La bohèmeMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Rising stars shine on company’s second night |
| 28 Sep 18 / OperaWire |
Nicole Car brings intimate artistry to Met’s “Boheme” in company debut |
| 27 Sep 18 / Classical Review |
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 |
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) |
Vittorio Grigolo is the reason to see the Met’s ‘Lucia’ |
| 24 Mar 18 / New York Times |
Grigolo provides fleeting highlights in Met’s lackluster “Lucia” |
| 24 Mar 18 / Classical Review |
Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti and Vittorio Grigolo triumph in ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’ |
| 24 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
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) |
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: 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 |
The help |
| 17 Mar 18 / parterre box |
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 |
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 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 |
Anna Netrebko conquers Puccini’s iconic diva |
| 23 Apr 18 / OperaWire |
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 |
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 Met’s Tosca is afraid of its own past |
| 5 Jan 18 / Vulture |
The Metropolitan Opera stages a new production of Puccini's opera for the #MeToo era |
| 5 Jan 18 / Theater Mania |
The Met's new 'Tosca' leaps to safety |
| 5 Jan 18 / Operavore | WQXR |
Yoncheva, Grigolo, Villaume not ready for primetime |
| 5 Jan 18 / OperaWire |
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 |
Dyka and Antonenko shine in an extravagant Turandot at the Met |
| 20 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
James Morris tribute takes centerstage in overall uneven performance of Puccini’s final masterpiece |
| 20 Oct 17 / OperaWire |
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 |
It's Miller time at the Met, with Yoncheva, Domingo and Beczala |
| 1 Apr 18 / Broadway World |
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 |
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 |
Elektra's misery: up close and personal at The Met |
| 8 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
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Exciting Goerke and Nezet-Seguin change dynamic of Met's Elektra |
| 8 Mar 18 / Broadway World |
Goerke triumphs in Elektra |
| 6 Mar 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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) |
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 |
“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 |
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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 |
Stylized look, virtuoso singing in Met’s Semiramide |
| 12 Mar 18 / Classics Today |
The Met’s Semiramide lacks dramatic tension despite some beautiful singing (HD review) |
| 12 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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
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
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30 Jan to 18 Apr 2019
Donizetti
7 Feb to 2 Mar 2019
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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
| Marnie at the Met |
Muhly to go back to the future with Met premiere of “Marnie” |
| 18 Oct 2018 / Classical Review |
| Metropolitan Opera to present new works by female composers |
Jeanine Tesori and Missy Mazzoli are the first female composers to be commissioned by the Met since its founding in 1883. |
| 24 Sep 2018 / PlaybillArts |
| Retooling the Met Opera’s problematic ‘Ring’ machine |
The “machine” is back. And, after spending months in the shop, it should be ready to go for another spin this spring, Met officials hope. |
| 22 Sep 2018 / New York Times |
| For the first time, the Met will perform opera on Sundays |
Sunday matinees will become a regular part of the Met’s offerings in the 2019-20 season. The following year, the Met will take a midwinter break in February. |
| 15 Sep 2018 / New York Times |
| The Met reaches deals |
The Met Opera and two Unions reach a deal, very quietly. |
| 4 Aug 2018 / New York Times |
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