Missy Mazzoli’s new opera “Lincoln in the Bardo” will have its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera. The opera, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and will star baritone Peter Mattei as Lincoln, soprano Christine Goerke as the Reverend, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo as Miss Elise Traynor, and bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as Vollman. The {…}
The Metropolitan opera has announced a cast change for its production of “La Boheme.” The company said that “For the performances on September 25 and 27, Freddie de Tommaso will step in to sing the role of Rodolfo.” De Tommaso is currently performing in a production of “Macbeth” and performed “La Boheme” last season at the Met with OperaWire noting, {…}
(Credit: ©Todd Rosenberg) Rosa Feola is one of the most acclaimed sopranos of her generation and sought-after for her distinct lyric soprano and her impeccable acting. She has sung at many of the most important houses in the world and since 2019 has been at the Metropolitan Opera performing productions of “Le Nozze di Figaro,” “Fedora,” “Rigoletto” and “La Traviata.” {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced an unprecedented $1.5 billion fundraising campaign titled “Make the Met Forever” to help ensure the company’s future. The campaign also underlines its value as one of the city’s indispensable cultural institutions with the recently announced 70,000 free tickets to underserved New Yorkers over the course of this season and upcoming seasons. The initiative is done {…}
The Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Mayor’s Office have teamed up to distribute 70,000 tickets to New Yorkers. The company announced the news stating, “Every New Yorker should have the opportunity to experience the Metropolitan Opera, regardless of income or background. The Met is not just a globally recognized cultural icon; it is also New York’s opera house, {…}
Back in 2007, the Metropolitan Opera premiered Adrian Noble’s take on Verdi’s “Macbeth,” a grim and dark modern day setting, transforming Shakespeare’s dark thriller into a horror story. It was a visually striking and theatrical production on which some of the company’s most renowned and striking performances, especially Lady Macbeth, took center stage. To open its 2026-27 season, the Met {…}
(Photo: Richard Termine / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive its production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The production by Phelim McDermott’s will star soprano Federica Lombardi and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella and tenor Duke Kim and baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky as their lovers, Ferrando and Guglielmo. They will be joined by Soprano {…}
Anna Netrebko’s Defamation Complaint against the Metropolitan Opera and Peter Gelb has been dismissed. In her decision, United State District Judge Annalisa Torres said, that Netrebko and her team failed to prove that Peter Gelb “acted with actual malice when he made the allegedly defamatory statements.” Additionally, the judge concluded that Netrebko’s team were unable to prove that “Gelb’s 2024 {…}
It’s that time of the year again! The 2026-27 season is about to begin and audiences are getting ready to choose performances as they head back to the opera. With so much to choose from, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees. “Lincoln in the Bardo” at the Metropolitan Opera – Oct. 19-Nov. 14, 2026 The Metropolitan {…}
Death of Classical will launch its 10th Anniversary Season with a special partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, celebrating one of the most anticipated new operas, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. Taking audiences beyond the traditional preview performance, Death of Classical will transform two historic New York cemeteries into immersive theatrical journeys inspired by {…}
The Metropolitan Opera is set to host “Style Across the Aisle (SATA)” on Sept. 9, 2026. The famed event will see Google as the presenting partner and will bridging the gap between local fashion design and technology. This year’s event will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. In a statement, general Manager Peter Gelb, General Manager said, “The Metropolitan Opera {…}