The New York Times – Music:
The tenor sang the role of Ruggero in a revival of Puccini’s opera that was performed with such restraint, it verged on overly careful.
Category: Metropolitan Opera
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Patrick Carfizzi Is ‘the Heart and Soul’ of the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
Patrick Carfizzi, a vibrant performer in supporting roles, has grabbed attention in a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.”
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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.
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At the Met Opera, the Show Goes On After a Technical Mishap
The New York Times – Music:
The company put on a semi-staged version of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the last minute, after a backstage lift got jammed.
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The American Tenor Jonathan Tetelman, a Puccini Specialist, Arrives at the Met
The New York Times – Music:
Jonathan Tetelman will sing in “La Rondine” and “Madama Butterfly” in New York. He trained as a baritone and worked as a D.J. before finding his “authentic voice” as a tenor.
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A Musician Turned Pilot Shows It’s Never Too Late to Find a New Career
The New York Times – Travel:
Patrick Milando, an accomplished French horn player, now splits his time between the orchestra pit and the cockpit, where he teaches budding pilots like he himself once was.
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Met Opera’s Orchestra Will Tour Asia for the First Time
The New York Times – Music:
After the pandemic forced the cancellation of a tour planned for 2022, the ensemble will visit Japan, South Korea and Taiwan in June.
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Review: The Met Opera’s ‘Turandot’ Returns With a Strong Debut
The New York Times – Music:
In a revival of Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production, the conductor Oksana Lyniv led a performance that transcended the gilded stage dressing.