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Ryan Speedo Green (Wotan) and Christine Goerke (Brünnhilde) © Elizabeth Asher

Gustavo Dudamel’s LA Phil Walküre proves worth the wait

By Matthew Richard Martinez, 21 May 2026

An enveloping performance of Die Walküre spans three consecutive evenings, featuring world class singing in Frank Gehry’s stunning space.

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Los Angeles

21 May 2026

Dudamel’s LA Phil Walküre proves worth the wait

By Matthew Richard Martinez

Sonya Yoncheva (Maddalena) and Piotr Beczała (Andrea Chénier) © Karen Almond | Met Opera

New York City

Beczała, Yoncheva and Golovatenko bring passion and excitement to Met’s Andrea Chénier revival

By Susan Stempleski, 24 November 2025

The Metropolitan Opera kicks off this season’s revival of Umberto Giordano’s tempestuous melodrama with standout performances from a resplendent cast.

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New York City

24 Nov 2025

Singers bring passion and excitement to Met’s Andrea Chénier revival

By Susan Stempleski

Jack Swanson (Don Ramiro) and Siphokazi Molteno (Angelina) © Andrew Schwartz

Kansas City

Rockabilly meets Rossini: Cinderella at Lyric Opera of Kansas City

By Hilary Stroh, 03 October 2025

Michael Shell's sparkling new production of La Cenerentola, built locally, opens the season at the Lyric Opera Kansas City.

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Kansas City

03 Oct 2025

Rockabilly meets Rossini: Cinderella at Lyric Opera of Kansas City

By Hilary Stroh

Nadine Sierra (Violetta) © Marty Sohl | Met Opera

New York City

Nadine Sierra: the next great Violetta?

By Kevin W Ng, 01 November 2022

Nadine Sierra's thrilling Violetta deserves better than Michael Mayer's superficial production revived at the Metropolitan Opera.

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New York City

01 Nov 2022

Nadine Sierra: the next great Violetta?

By Kevin W Ng