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Federica Lombardi, Gerald Finley, Ana María Martínez & Samantha Hankey Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’ Revival

(Photo: Richard Termine / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive its production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The production by Phelim McDermott’s will star soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella and tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as their lovers, Ferrando and Guglielmo. They will be joined by Soprano {…}

Anna Netrebko’s Defamation Complaint Against the Metropolitan Opera & Peter Gelb Dismissed

Anna Netrebko’s Defamation Complaint against the Metropolitan Opera and Peter Gelb has been dismissed. In her decision, United State District Judge Annalisa Torres said, that Netrebko and her team failed to prove that Peter Gelb “acted with actual malice when he made the allegedly defamatory statements.” Additionally, the judge concluded that Netrebko’s team were unable to prove that “Gelb’s 2024 {…}

Death of Classical to Preview Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Production

Death of Classical will launch its 10th Anniversary Season with a special partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, celebrating one of the most anticipated new operas, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. Taking audiences beyond the traditional preview performance, Death of Classical will transform two historic New York cemeteries into immersive theatrical journeys inspired by {…}

Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Washington National Opera & Minnesota Opera Lead Works & Process’ 2026 Season

Works and Process has announced its 2026 season. The Metropolitan Opera’s “Lincoln in the Bardo” by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek will be previewed with Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb moderating a discussion with the composer and librettist. Artists from the all-star cast will also perform highlights from the score. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception {…}

Lise Davidsen, Lisette Oropesa, Isabel Leonard, Carlos, Álvarez, Freddie De Tommaso Headline Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival

The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza for six free screenings from September 2 through 7, 2026. Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres star in Yuval Sharon’s new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde,” screened across two evenings due to its extended running time. Screening Dates: Sept. 2, 2026 (Act I) | Sept. 3, 2026. (Acts {…}

Ginger Costa-Jackson, Elisabet Strid, Louise Alder, Aleksandra Kurzak, Metropolitan Opera Headline Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2026-27 Cinema Season

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2026-27 Cinema Season. Here are the opera performances, including a collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera. Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen lead Verdi’s “Macbeth” in a new Metropolitan Opera production directed by Louisa Proske and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with Freddie De Tommaso and Ryan Speedo Green. (UK only) Cinema Date: Oct. 20, {…}

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