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1 month ago

The Pint-Size Singers at the Met Opera Children's Chorus Tryouts

Children audition for the prestigious Met children's chorus, showcasing their talent and ambition to perform on one of the world's most famous stages.

fromThe New Yorker

2 months ago

The Man to Call When You Need a Cimbalom. (A What?)

The cimbalom's rare use in orchestras showcases its unique place in the musical landscape.

Heads Up: The Met's Salome Is Spectacular

Elza van den Heever's remarkable portrayal of Salome juxtaposes her carnal role with a surprisingly warm vocal performance.

fromAP News

Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

The Metropolitan Opera Brings Salome a New Head

The Metropolitan Opera intricately crafts props, including a lifelike severed head for its production of Salome.

Heads Up: The Met's Salome Is Spectacular

Elza van den Heever's remarkable portrayal of Salome juxtaposes her carnal role with a surprisingly warm vocal performance.

fromAP News

Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

The Metropolitan Opera Brings Salome a New Head

The Metropolitan Opera intricately crafts props, including a lifelike severed head for its production of Salome.

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever's portrayal of Salome deeply affects her, leading to vivid nightmares that reflect the darkness of the character.

NYC music

fromPlaybill

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What's Happening in Classic Art This Week

New production of Salome opens at the Metropolitan Opera featuring Elza van den Heever as the lead.

Aida returns to the Met with returning stars including ElÄ«na GaranÄa and Angel Blue.

Carnegie Hall hosts various performances from notable artists, enhancing the classic arts scene in New York.

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko, after a controversial period due to political affiliations, is returning to major European opera houses but remains excluded from the Metropolitan Opera.

NYC music

fromNew York Post

Best mezzo soprano singer 'on the planet' fired by Metropolitan Opera after she struggled to hit her high notes: suit

Anita Rachvelishvili claims discrimination after the Met Opera canceled her contracts due to post-pregnancy vocal issues.

4 months ago

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability

Joana Mallwitz highlights the deep connection between conductors and their musical works, particularly with Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

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fromThe New Yorker

5 months ago

"Moby-Dick" Sets Sail at the Met Opera

The Met's production of 'Moby-Dick' aims to immerse audiences with innovative staging and technology.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

Met Opera to double cast Verdi and Puccini, as well as shift contemporary works from Saturdays

The Metropolitan Opera is adjusting its programming to enhance financial stability by focusing on more revivals and double casting popular productions.

6 months ago

An Aida That Tries to Apologize for Itself

In Michael Mayer's new Metropolitan Opera staging of Aida, the shift from Ancient Egypt to 1920s archeological discovery critiques the opera's exoticism while undercutting its grandeur.

Miscellaneous

10 months ago

Review: A Devastated Drone Pilot Opens the Met Opera's Season

The Metropolitan Opera began a new season with 'Grounded,' highlighting contemporary themes wrapped in familiar narratives, yet lacking significant musical or political risk.