Peter Gelb is reiterating his support for Ukraine. During the March 15 HD of “Fidelio,” Gelb took a moment at the beginning of the broadcast to denounce tyranny and to reiterate his support for the Ukrainians. He said, “You know, in the early 1800s when ‘Fidelio’ was composed, Beethoven believed in the power of the Republic—the right of the people {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) “After 18 years running the Met, and a lifetime of experience in classical music and opera, it’s clear to me that the solution to sustaining opera is through artistic reinvention, both with new operas by living composers, and reimagined productions of classics that can resonate with audiences of today.” So writes Met Opera General {…}
(Credit: Brigitte Lacombe) Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb claims that an “agenda” is behind the negative reviews for the season-opening “Grounded.” In an exclusive story by Page Six, at en event for the Musicians Foundation on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, Gelb noted the need for more “accessible” works that pull on people’s “emotions as well as their intellect” before {…}
(Credit: Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced the second cohort of Ukrainian interns. General Manager Peter Gelb announced that Tetiana Hnatiuk, Lada Shylenko, Andrii Koshman, and Daria Maksymova will intern at the company. The four young professionals from Ukraine have been assigned to our media, marketing, and development departments and over the next five months will gain first-hand experience {…}
Anna Netrebko and her manager Miguel Esteban have stated that she would return to the Metropolitan Opera only after the departure of current General Manager Peter Gelb. In an email to the New York Times, Esteban said, “Anna Netrebko will be happy to consider an invitation to return to the Metropolitan Opera — after the departure of its current general {…}
Anna Netrebko’s manager has responded to Peter Gelb’s latest comments regarding the diva in a May 2024 interview with Diapason. In a recent issue with the French magazine, Miguel Esteban, Netrebko’s manager said, “Peter Gelb insinuates that he has private information, but in reality, Anna Netrebko’s opinion on Putin and the war in Ukraine is public. In her March 30, {…}
(Credit: Brigitte Lacombe) While the Metropolitan Opera is finishing its season with 72 percent of tickets sold, increasing consistently and showing a growth of six percent compared to the 2022-23 season, a lot of questions remain as Met’s General Manager Peter Gelb and the company head into the off-season. When Peter Gelb and Yannick Nezet-Seguin were answering questions for the {…}
Peter Gelb has received the Foreign Policy Association’s medal for his cultural diplomacy. The Metropolitan Opera’s general manager received the recognition at the FPA’s annual dinner at The St. Regis New York Hotel, chaired by Vice Chairman Sana Sabbagh. In a statement, Gelb said, “I have devoted my career to cultural diplomacy and playing a role in elevating humanity through {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has withdrawn $40 million from its endowment for additional emergency funds. According to a New York Times article, the funds were withdrawn to “survive one of the most trying periods in its 141-year history.” This is the second time that the company has withdrawn from its endowment in a year. Last {…}
Peter Gelb has admitted to removing Anita Rachvelishvili from Met Productions following a performance of “Aida” in December 2022. In a recent interview with the New York Times regarding the mezzo-soprano’s vocal struggles following her pregnancy the Met General Manager said, “It was obvious that she was not the same singer — at least temporarily not the same singer — {…}
The Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Peter Gelb has received Ukraine’s Order of Merit. Gelb received the award on Sept. 21 during an address by President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He was one of several recipients recognized for the Met’s support of Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion. Since the {…}