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.
Category: Metropolitan Opera
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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.
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Roberta Alexander, Widely Acclaimed Soprano, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
An African American who spent much of her career based in the Netherlands, she said her race was less of a factor in Europe when being considered for a wide variety of opera roles.
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In 10 Years at Met Opera, Nadine Sierra Keeps Getting Better
The New York Times – Music:
Nadine Sierra started at the Metropolitan Opera with promise. Watch as she turns into a full-fledged star.
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Sandra Oh Debuts at the Met Opera in ‘La Fille du Régiment’
The New York Times – Music:
Performing in Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” at the Metropolitan Opera, Oh has already perfected the art of waving a fan with sass.
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‘Kavalier & Clay’ Hears an Unusual Call From the Met: Encore!
The New York Times – Music:
The Metropolitan opera is reviving its season-opening production in February, building on the momentum of recent sold-out performances.
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Review: Met Opera’s New ‘La Sonnambula’ Embraces the Wild
The New York Times – Music:
Rolando Villazón’s lucid and thrillingly sung production of Bellini’s opera stars a resplendent Nadine Sierra.