(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) New York State has awarded the Metropolitan Opera a $2 million grant in support of its artistic and operational work. The company announced the news on social media and said, “We are incredibly grateful that the Metropolitan Opera has been awarded a $2 million grant from New York State to support its artistic and {…}
(Photo Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) I’ve seen “La Bohème” many times, which means I usually know within a few minutes how it’s going to go. Puccini doesn’t ask for permission to rip your heart out; an unrelenting sense of tragedy is the hallmark of his work. At some point, the opera either grabs you, or it doesn’t, and {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its Jan. 10 performance of “I Puritani.” The company said that Artur Ruciński has withdrawn from the performance due to a cold and will be replaced by Ricardo José Rivera. The Polish baritone also took to social media and said, “My dear friends, I have very sad news. Unfortunately, due to {…}
(Photo Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Every year, the Met Opera ushers in the holidays with its abridged, English-language production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” delighting children and adults alike. This season was no exception. If anything, the 90-minute performance offered a welcome reprieve from a world that seems to have lost its bearings—and, oddly, slid back toward the {…}
(Credit: Soloman Howard) Puerto Rican soprano Kresley Figueroa is a graduate of the Cafritz Young Artist with Washington National Opera where she has performed in numerous productions including “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” “Partenope,” “La Périchole,” and “The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me.” She has also appeared alongside Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, and Denyce Graves in WNO’s annual gala. Figueroa {…}
(Photo Credit: Evan Zimmerman / Metropolitan Opera) Des Moines Metro Opera and the Des Moines Film have announced a partnership to present the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD presentations. The two companies will bring the Met: Live in HD series to the historic Varsity Cinema, beginning with Puccini’s “La Bohème” on Nov. 8, 2025. While Des Moines audiences have been {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) For the second time this season, the Metropolitan Opera is reviving “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Unlike the first cast, which was showcasing several established Met Opera veterans, this second cast featured rising stars. In many ways, this second revival exemplified the Met’s future and artists who will most likely become established faces on the {…}
(Credit: Julia Wimmerlin) Olga Kulchynska is currently starring in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The soprano made her Met debut six years ago and has already performed over 20 times with the company in “La Bohème” and Turandot.” This season, she will get her first Met Live in HD with her interpretation of Susanna in Mozart’s {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for its Jan. 10 performance of “Aida.” The company said that Morris Robinson will sing the role of Ramfis replacing Dmitry Belosselskiy, who is ill. Harold Wilson will sing the role of The King taking over for Robinson. This is the latest change for the production as Belosselskiy canceled both Jan. {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for its Jan. 4 performance of “Aida.” The company said that Morris Robinson will sing the role of Ramfis replacing Dmitry Belosselskiy, who is ill. Harold Wilson will sing the role of The King taking over for Robinson. This is the latest change following a very controversial opening night. Piotr Beczala {…}
(Photo credit: Karen Almond / Met Opera) This season’s premiere of Met Opera’s “Tosca” features Polish soprano Aleksandra Kurzak, in the titular role, marking her 100th Met performance. Her Met debut was in 2004 as Olympia in Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” and her performances leading up to this season have all been unforgettable, especially Kurzak as Tosca. Her voice alongside tenor {…}