The New York Times – Music:
Lise Davidsen, entering the Italian repertoire at the company, was part of a superb cast as Verdi’s opera returned for the first time since 2006.
Category: Metropolitan Opera
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Lise Davidsen Stars in ‘Forza’ at the Met Opera
The New York Times – Music:
The singer, best known in the works of Wagner and Strauss, is starring in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.”
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The Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See
The New York Times – Music:
In an effort to program contemporary works, the company will present recent operas by Jeanine Tesori, John Adams, Jake Heggie and Osvaldo Golijov.
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The Met Opera’s New Season: What We Want to See
The New York Times – Music:
In an effort to program contemporary works, the company will present recent operas by Jeanine Tesori, John Adams, Jake Heggie and Osvaldo Golijov.
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Jaap van Zweden Bids Farewell, and Other Classical Highlights
The New York Times – Music:
The Philharmonic’s maestro ends his tenure, Igor Levit comes to Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera takes a chance on reviving two recent hits.
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A Model for Modern ‘Ring’ Operas Is Unfolding in Brussels
The New York Times – Music:
Romeo Castellucci’s production of Wagner’s “Ring” at La Monnaie embodies ideas that the Metropolitan Opera should take note of for its own staging.
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A Critic Who Strives to Hit the Right Note
The New York Times – Music:
Zachary Woolfe, the classical music critic for The New York Times, shared how he endeavors to make his writing accessible to both neophytes and experts.
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Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn
The New York Times – Music:
The company has withdrawn nearly $40 million in additional funds from its endowment to cover expenses, but sees signs it may be emerging from its post-pandemic woes.
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The Metropolitan Opera Moves Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ to America
The New York Times – Music:
Starring a magnetic Aigul Akhmetshina, Carrie Cracknell’s lethargic staging updates Bizet’s opera to present-day America.