The New York Times – Music:
Graves, who gave her last performance on Saturday at the Met, talks about “Carmen,” the doctor who told her she would never sing again and at the Kennedy Center.
Category: Metropolitan Opera
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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
The New York Times – Music:
The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.
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The World’s Reigning Carmen Breaks Down Her Signature Aria
The New York Times – Music:
Aigul Akhmetshina, performing now at the Met, shares her thoughts on what it takes to bring the famous Habanera to life.
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Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96
The New York Times – Music:
He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the Met and revitalizing Lincoln Center.
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Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’s Eve
The New York Times – Music:
Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars.
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At the Met Opera, It’s Traditional Puritans for New Year’s Eve
The New York Times – Music:
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by Charles Edwards, is “a retro move,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.
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Miracle on 64th Street: Options for Holiday Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Usually, holiday opera is scarce on major stages in New York. But this year, there are two at Lincoln Center alone.
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The Met Opera’s Leaner ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Listeners
The New York Times – Music:
Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation.