Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

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(Credit: Richard Termine) The Metropolitan Opera opened its revival of Wagner’s masterpiece “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 to a half-full hall. I don’t usually bring up audience attendance because it is beside the point in terms of artistic merit and the integrity of performances. But given that we live in a “post-pandemic” world, there is no {…}

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Artist of the Week: Antonio Pappano

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On Oct. 26, 2021, the Metropolitan Opera will revive a production of Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” for the first time in seven years. The production will mark the return of Lise Davidsen in a role debut, Michael Volle in a signature role, and Klaus Florian Vogt, one of the greatest Wagnerians of his generation. But perhaps what makes this {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Erin Morley & Terence Blanchard Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic On the heels of its 2020-21 season cancelation, the Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2021-22 season. The company will present six new productions including three company premieres. Here is a look at the new season. New Productions The season opens with “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” by Terence Blanchard. The opera will be conducted by {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020 Summer Edition

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(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov/© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced a summer season featuring two operas and a concert. The season will be performed at the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy and live streamed. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” with Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, and Ludovic Tézier. The concert performances will be {…}

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Elina Garanča, Ailyn Pérez & Lawrence Brownlee Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Chris Singer/ Paul Schirnhofer/DG/ Shervin Lainez) The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced its 2020-21 season which will be the first under superintendent Stéphane Lissner. Opera The season opens with Puccini’s “La Bohème” in a new production by Emma Dante. Selene Zanetti stars as Mimì with Damiana Mizzi as Musetta, Stephen Costello in his house debut as Rodolfo, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

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Richard Eyre’s production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” at the Metropolitan Opera is far from perfect. But what it has proven to be over the years, is durable and a blast for audiences and performers alike. Despite its metallic set that seems to swallow up sound from the stage, there is no doubt that its revivals are often fantastic experiences {…}

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Amanda Woodbury Replaces Anita Hartig at Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company announced that Amanda Woodbury will sing the Countess in all upcoming performances replacing Anita Hartig, who is ill. The American soprano won the Met’s National Council Auditions and has performed with the company since 2015. At the Met she has performed Leïla in Bizet’s {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: The Queen of Spades

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“The Queen of Spades” is a truly challenging opera to cast, relying on a top tenor that can navigate a complex role. Flanking him are a plethora of other signature roles for two baritones, two mezzo-sopranos, and a soprano. Finally, a good performance of “The Queen of Spades” doesn’t just feature solid singing, but an overall visual immersion that can {…}

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Jennifer Rowley Headlines Opera San Antonio’s ‘Tosca’

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Opera San Antonio has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” Jennifer Rowley will bring her acclaimed turn in the title role alongside side Rafael Davila as Cavaradossi and Michael Chioldi as Scarpia. Francesco Milioto is set to conduct the production by E. Loren Meeker. When Rowley performed the title role at the Metropolitan Opera, OperaWire stated, “Jennifer Rowley Triumphs {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

Artist of the Week: Antonio Pappano

Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Erin Morley & Terence Blanchard Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Anna Netrebko & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020 Summer Edition

Elina Garanča, Ailyn Pérez & Lawrence Brownlee Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020-21 Season

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

Amanda Woodbury Replaces Anita Hartig at Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: The Queen of Spades

Jennifer Rowley Headlines Opera San Antonio’s ‘Tosca’