The New York Times – Music:
Banned for decades in the Soviet Union for its dissonance and bawdiness, the opera returns as La Scala’s season opener amid the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death.
Category: Opera
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Romeo Castellucci Takes on Debussy for His La Scala Debut
The New York Times – Music:
The Italian director Romeo Castellucci, known for his avant-garde theater productions, will take on Debussy’s “Pelléas et Mélisande” in his La Scala debut.
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Ted Huffman to Lead Aix-en-Provence Opera Festival
The New York Times – Music:
The Aix-en-Provence Festival in France has named Huffman to succeed the visionary Pierre Audi, who died earlier this year.
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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.