The New York Times – Music:
Two conductors — a mentor and a protégé, both trained as pianists — bring precision and lyricism to the first new staging of Wagner’s epic in a decade.
Category: McVicar, David
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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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Met Opera Takes On ‘Fedora,’ Neglected Tale of Murder and Love
The New York Times – Music:
Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.
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Review: The Met Brings Back a Shorter, Weaker ‘Don Carlo’
The New York Times – Music:
David McVicar’s staging from last season has returned, but in a four-act, Italian-language form. In this case, less is less.
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Review: ‘Tosca’ Returns, Defined by Its Quiet Moments
The New York Times – Music:
Aleksandra Kurzak, moving into heavier repertoire with Puccini’s opera, played the title diva as touchingly human.
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Review: In the Met Opera’s ‘Medea,’ a Soprano Stands Alone
The New York Times – Music:
Sondra Radvanovsky took on one of opera’s most daunting roles as Cherubini’s classic came to the Met for the first time to open the company’s season.
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The Met Opera Takes on ‘Medea’ in the Shadow of Maria Callas
The New York Times – Music:
The Met’s first production of Cherubini’s work, in the Italian version, opens the season. The soprano Sondra Radvanovsky is aware of the pressure.
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The Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See
The New York Times – Music:
After a long streak without canceled performances that continued through the Omicron surge, the company announced ambitious plans for 2022-23.