The New York Times – Music:
Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said a security guard was absent from his post when two people climbed onstage at a performance of “Carmen.”
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Daniele Rustioni, Old-School Conductor, Joins the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Daniele Rustioni is already busy as the Met’s new principal guest conductor, with three shows onstage this fall.
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Sting to Bring ‘The Last Ship’ to the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
After his musical “The Last Ship” failed on Broadway, Sting is bringing a revised version to the Met as the house looks for new sources of revenue.
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The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes
The New York Times – Music:
The Met, which has withdrawn $120 million from its endowment since the pandemic, reached a lucrative deal to perform in Saudi Arabia for three weeks each winter.
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Lileana Blain-Cruz Directs ‘El Niño’ For Her Met Opera Debut
The New York Times – Music:
In an interview, Blain-Cruz explained why an oratorio like John Adams and Peter Sellars’s “El Niño” is more difficult to stage than the usual opera.
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Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv Arrives at the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Oksana Lyniv, who is leading “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera, has used her platform to criticize Russia and promote Ukrainian culture.