Metropolitan Opera Identifies Heckler & Bans Him From Future Performances

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(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has identified the heckler who interrupted a performance of “Ariadne auf Naxos.” According to Classic FM who received a statement from the Metropolitan Opera, “The Met has identified the rogue audience member, who quickly exited the theatre after his outburst, since he will not be allowed to attend future performances. There {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2022-23 season with 12 new productions and numerous revivals. Premieres Eric Cutler, Christof Fischesser, Tomasz Konieczny, Katie van Kooten, Patricia Bardon, and Camilla Nylund star in Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The new production by Andreas Homoki will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 29, 2022 Offenbach’s “Barkouf” will see Jérémie Rhorer conduct the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Ban Heckler from Future Performances

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(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced it will ban a heckler from future Met performances after his outburst during the March 17 performance of “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company told the New York Observer, “Although opera singers are vocal athletes, they should not be subjected to the kind of heckling that sports spectators get away {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its final performance of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that the role of the Composer will be sung by Olivia Vote replacing Isabel Leonard. Vote joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in the 2018-19 season for the first time for productions of “Die Walküre,” “Suor Angelica,” and her debut as {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Ariadne auf Naxos

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(Credit: Marty Sohl/Met Opera) It’s been 11 years since the Metropolitan Opera presented Richard Strauss’ opera within an opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos.” One of the composer’s intimate works, “Ariadne” features some of Strauss’ most popular music. To pull this work off effectively, it requires four particularly great voices. For this run, the Met Opera put together a starry cast that {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Nadine Sierra & Lise Davidsen Headline Metropolitan Opera’s Spring Season

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The Metropolitan Opera returns after a successful first half of the 2021–22 season and a planned February break. During the spring portion of the season, the company is slated to present three new productions and 12 classic revivals that run from Feb. 28–June 11, 2022. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the company’s first-ever performances of the original five-act French version {…}

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Lise Davidsen Headlines Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Revival

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Richard Strauss’s “Ariadne auf Naxos” returns to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time since 2011. The opera, based around an opera within an opera and featuring a unique blend of comedy and drama, will star Soprano Lise Davidsen, following her performances earlier this season as Eva in Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” Conductor Marek Janowski takes to the podium to {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its March production of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that Wolfgang Brendel, who retired from staged opera eight years ago, will jump in for Thomas Allen as the Major-Domo in the production. Brendel made his debut at the Met in 1975 as Count Almaviva in “Le Nozze di Figaro” and {…}

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George Petean Takes Over Final Performance of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zürich official website) George Petean will replace Ludovic Tézier in the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the Opernhaus Zürich on Dec. 30, 2021. Petean has already replaced Tézier for the performances on Dec. 22 & 26, 2021. No reason has been given for a cast change. Petean joins a cast that includes Jennifer Rowley as Amelia {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Identifies Heckler & Bans Him From Future Performances

Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

Metropolitan Opera to Ban Heckler from Future Performances

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Ariadne auf Naxos

Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Nadine Sierra & Lise Davidsen Headline Metropolitan Opera’s Spring Season

Lise Davidsen Headlines Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Revival

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

George Petean Takes Over Final Performance of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich