The New York Times – Music:
Alongside a winning “L’Elisir d’Amore,” our critic returned to four works at the Met in the middle of their runs to hear new rotations of artists.
Author: Zachary Woolfe
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Review: A Philharmonic Contender Returns to the Podium
The New York Times – Music:
With a change of the guard imminent at the New York Philharmonic, Santtu-Matias Rouvali is the only guest conductor leading two programs this season.
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Review: The Met Opera Found an Audience for ‘Fedora.’ For Now.
The New York Times – Music:
Worries about the company’s future were momentarily stilled at a festive gala premiere on New Year’s Eve.
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Review: The Met Opera’s Grand Old ‘Aida’ Isn’t Dead Yet
The New York Times – Music:
But opening night of the huge production’s final run, shakily cast, presented a show that seemed to be begging to retire.
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Review: A Shostakovich Symphony Finally Reaches the Philharmonic
The New York Times – Music:
The composer’s 12th, from 1961, is being played by the orchestra for the first time under the conductor Rafael Payare, also making his debut.
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A Not-Quite-Star Maestro Has a Starry Season at the Met
The New York Times – Music:
Carlo Rizzi, a Met Opera regular sometimes taken for granted, opened the company’s season this fall and has juggled “Medea,” “Tosca” and “Don Carlo.”
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Review: At the Philharmonic, a Taste of Holiday Bounty
The New York Times – Music:
Stéphane Denève leads a program of extravagantly colorful French works, with the pianist Víkingur Ólafsson as the soloist in a Ravel concerto.
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Review: Renée Fleming Stars in ‘The Hours’ at the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Kevin Puts and Greg Pierce’s new opera, conceived as a vehicle for the star soprano Renée Fleming, has its staged premiere at the Metropolitan Opera.