The New York Times – Music:
Umberto Giordano’s tragedy of love undone by the French Revolution has returned, but as an evening of coarse music making.
Category: Metropolitan Opera
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Protesters Interrupt a Performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
One of the protesters, who were arrested and removed from the hall, denounced the billionaire David H. Koch.
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Review: Strauss’s ‘Arabella’ Returns to the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The latest revival of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s final opera was a night of promising debuts and mixed success.
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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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Those Little Chimes That Say ‘Please Take Your Seat’
The New York Times – Music:
At New York’s performing arts venues, herding audiences is a melodic mission.
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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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It’s Not ‘La Bohème’ Without a Trip to Whole Foods and Popeyes
The New York Times – Music:
The Metropolitan Opera’s production includes a lot of real food, even Oreos and bagels. And it’s Rex Marquez’s job to get it all on a shopping spree.
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Review: The Met Opera Has Another Bel Canto Hit With ‘La Fille’
The New York Times – Music:
Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Opera opened “La Sonnambula.” Now, it is offering another bel canto classic: “La Fille du Régiment.”
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Benita Valente, Acclaimed Bel Canto Soprano, Is Dead at 91
The New York Times – Music:
Her career spanned decades, included performances at the Metropolitan Opera and brought her effusive praise from critics and operaphiles.