Two Cast Changes for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’ Announced

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced two cast changes for the March 25 of “Moby Dick.” The company said that Peter Mattei has withdrawn from the performance and in his stead, the role of Starbuck will be sung by Thomas Glass. Meanwhile, Dominick Chenes will sing Greenhorn, replacing Stephen Costello. Glass sang the opening night performance of “Moby Dick” on March {…}

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New Cast Change for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’

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(Credit: Karen Almond) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for the March 22 of “Moby Dick.” The company said that Peter Mattei has withdrawn from the performance and in his stead, the role of Starbuck will be sung by Thomas Glass, who previously won the Grand Finals of the National Council Auditions in 2019, singing Starbuck’s aria “Captain {…}

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Cast Change Incoming for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

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Brian Jagde has canceled his March 22 performance of Verdi’s “Aida.” The tenor said, “I’m sad to share that I have to cancel my performance in Aida today Met Opera. I’m unfortunately unwell and need time to recover. Thank you to the Met staff for their support and IBAL to the whole Aida team for a great third show, wish {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for “Moby Dick” on March 19, 2025. The company said that Alex Boyer will sing the role of Captain Ahab, replacing Brandon Jovanovich. Boyer previously made his Met debut on March 11, 2025 also replacing Jovanovich, and then performed on March 15. in “Moby Dick.” The tenor has performed at the West {…}

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Elza van den Heever & Peter Mattei Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Salome’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Strauss’ “Salome.” The opera opens on April 29 marking the first new Met production of the opera in more than 20 years. Claus Guth directs the production with an acclaimed cast that includes Elza van den Heever and Peter Mattei who reunite on the Met stage following Berg’s “Wozzeck” during {…}

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Isabel Leonard & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

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(Photo: Ken Howard/ Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Bartlett Sher’s production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” for 12 performances, beginning on April 15, 2025. The opera will first star Isabel Leonard as Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as Count Almaviva, and Davide Luciano as Figaro. The cast is rounded out by Nicola Alaimo and Alexander Vinogradov. The {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition Announces 2025 Winners

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The Met Opera has announced the winners of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. This year the five winners were sopranos Alissa Goretsky and Emma Marhefka, mezzo-sopranos Sadie Cheslak and Michelle Mariposa, and baritone Luke Sutliff. Each winner received a $20,000 cash prize and the prestige, exposure, and networking opportunities that come with winning a renowned competition {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for “Moby Dick” on March 15, 2025. The company said that Alex Boyer will sing the role of Captain Ahab, replacing Brandon Jovanovich. Boyer previously made his Met debut on March 11, 2025 also replacing Jovanovich in “Moby Dick.” The tenor has performed at the West Edge Opera, San Francisco Opera, San {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces New Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for “Moby Dick” on March 11, 2025. The company said that Alex Boyer will make his Met debut as Captain Ahab replacing Brandon Jovanovich. Boyer is a tenor who has performed at the West Edge Opera, San Francisco Opera, San Diego Opera, Opera Southwest, and Hawaii Opera Theater. He has performed {…}

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Two Cast Changes for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’ Announced

New Cast Change for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’

Cast Change Incoming for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

Metropolitan Opera Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

Elza van den Heever & Peter Mattei Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Salome’

Isabel Leonard & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition Announces 2025 Winners

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

Metropolitan Opera Announces New Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’