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Singers bring passion and excitement to Met’s Andrea Chénier revival
The Metropolitan Opera kicks off this season’s revival of Umberto Giordano’s tempestuous melodrama with standout performances from a resplendent cast.
Puccini’s flawed La rondine returns to the Met
Angel Blue and Jonathan Tetelman star in a revival of Nicolas Joël’s 2008 production of the Italian master’s sole attempt at crossover.
The Met's Ballo falls flat in its latest revival
An attractive supporting cast isn't sufficient to bring this revival of David Alden's Ballo in maschera to life in New York.
A vision of Death Row: Heggie’s Dead Man Walking opens the Met season
The Metropolitan Opera makes good on its promise to present more contemporary work, opening the season with Jake Heggie's gut wrenching tale of rage and redemption.
Kurzak and Fabiano star in a fresh, lyrical Tosca at the Met
Aleksandra Kurzak's lyrical Tosca brings out the woman behind the caricature in this revival of Sir David McVicar's lavish production.
Dudamel serves up Otello at the Hollywood Bowl
Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic unleash the darkness of Verdi’s late masterpiece Otello upon the picnickers at the Hollywood Bowl.