Renata Scotto, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Jamie Barton Headline Weeks 66, 67, & 68 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next three weeks of nightly streams. The first week will center on Father’s Day, and the following week will celebrate Pride Month, highlighting great performances by artists from the LGBTQ+ community. The final week will be focused on American composers. Additionally, the 1997 telecast of Britten’s “Billy Budd,” featuring Philip Langridge, Dwayne Croft, and {…}

Ben Heppner, Renée Fleming, Sondra Radvanovsky, & Renata Scotto Headline Week 60 & 61 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of streams that will feature Teresa Stratas, Carol Vaness, Samuel Ramey, Ben Heppner, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Lawrence Brownlee, and Sondra Radvanovsky. The first week’s theme will be “Happy Mother’s Day” while the second will shine a spotlight on “National Council Auditions Alumni.” All streams are available directly on the company’s official website. Week {…}

Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}

Luciano Pavarotti, Renée Fleming, Leona Mitchell, Shirley Verrett Headline Next Month of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next month of nightly streams which focus on a number of unique themes including operas in English, holiday works, and even an entire work dedicated to one of the most iconic artists of all time.  Week 39– In Plain English Monday, December 7 – Thomas Adès’s The Tempest Starring Audrey Luna, Isabel Leonard, Iestyn Davies, Alek Shrader, {…}

Renée Fleming, Teresa Stratas, Marilyn Horne, Ausrine Stundyte, Alfred Walker Headline Top 10*** Operas to Stream This Week

The final week of October features opera for those thinking about Halloween, but also for those looking toward an all-important election day next week. The recommendations list features some old-time classics presented in unique new ways, some modern gems, fascinating recital programs,  world premieres, and rare works that are likely to become repertory staples in coming years. La Bohème – {…}

Renée Fleming, Renata Scotto, Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Mirella Freni Headline Weeks 32 & 33 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next two weeks of its streaming slate which will focus on opera’s greatest comedies and political dramas. Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato lead the way, appearing in three different streams each over the course of the two weeks. Here is a full rundown. Week 32– Operatic Comedies Monday, October 19 – Rossini’s Il Barbiere di {…}

Teresa Stratas, José Carreras, Lawrence Brownlee, Plácido Domingo, Renata Scotto Headline Week 18 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced week 18 of its Nightly Streams. This week’s edition will feature such opera stars as Kristine Opolais, Plácido Domingo, Roberto Alagna, José Carreras, Maria Guleghina, Peter Mattei, Elina Garanca, Lawrence Brownlee, Renata Scotto, and Teresa Stratas. Monday, July 13 – Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” Starring Kristine Opolais, Roberto Alagna, Massimo Cavalletti, and Brindley Sherratt, conducted by {…}