Daniel Barenboim Makes his Met Debut Conducting Tristan und Isolde on November 28
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2008
Renowned maestro Daniel Barenboim conducts at the Metropolitan Opera for the first time in his illustrious career on November 28, leading an acclaimed cast in Wagner's master opus of transcendent love, Tristan und Isolde.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2008
Renowned maestro Daniel Barenboim conducts at the Metropolitan Opera for the first time in his illustrious career on November 28, leading an acclaimed cast in Wagner's master opus of transcendent love, Tristan und Isolde.
Metropolitan Opera Cancels 'Ghosts of Versailles'
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera has cancelled a highly anticipated 2010 production of John Corigliano's 'Ghosts of Versailles' due to the economic downturn.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera has cancelled a highly anticipated 2010 production of John Corigliano's 'Ghosts of Versailles' due to the economic downturn.
Daniel Barenboim's Met Debut Conducting 'TRISTAN UND ISOLDE'
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 13, 2008
Daniel Barenboim Makes his Met Debut conducting Tristan and Isolde on November 28 Katarina Dalayman and Peter Seiffert sing the title roles for the first time at the Met, and René Pape reprises his acclaimed portrayal of King Marke
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 13, 2008
Daniel Barenboim Makes his Met Debut conducting Tristan and Isolde on November 28 Katarina Dalayman and Peter Seiffert sing the title roles for the first time at the Met, and René Pape reprises his acclaimed portrayal of King Marke
NY Workshop Of 'SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON' 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 13, 2008
New Yorkers get early listen of first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Séance on a Wet Afternoon American Opera Projects hosts New York workshop November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara to present world premiere in 2009.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 13, 2008
New Yorkers get early listen of first opera by Stephen Schwartz, Séance on a Wet Afternoon American Opera Projects hosts New York workshop November 21 & 22. Opera Santa Barbara to present world premiere in 2009.
Brokeback Mountain and Disney Opera Shelved After Mortier's Departure
by Faetra Petillo - November 10, 2008
Variety is reporting that the due to the recent departure of City Opera Artistic Director Gerard Mortier, some upcoming opera projects will be shelved. Among them, the adaption of the film 'Brokeback Mountain' anda new opera based on the life of Walt Disney, 'The Perfect American'
by Faetra Petillo - November 10, 2008
Variety is reporting that the due to the recent departure of City Opera Artistic Director Gerard Mortier, some upcoming opera projects will be shelved. Among them, the adaption of the film 'Brokeback Mountain' anda new opera based on the life of Walt Disney, 'The Perfect American'
Robert Lepage Makes MET Debut With 'La Damnation de Faust' Starting 11/7
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2008
Noted director Robert Lepage makes his Met debut with a technologically innovative new production of Hector Berlioz's masterpiece, La Damnation de Faust, opening on November 7. Music Director James Levine will conduct the first staging of the work at the Met since 1906, with Marcello Giordani in the title role, Susan Graham as Marguerite, and John Relyea as Méphistophélès.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2008
Noted director Robert Lepage makes his Met debut with a technologically innovative new production of Hector Berlioz's masterpiece, La Damnation de Faust, opening on November 7. Music Director James Levine will conduct the first staging of the work at the Met since 1906, with Marcello Giordani in the title role, Susan Graham as Marguerite, and John Relyea as Méphistophélès.
The Met Opens Radio Broadcast Season With LA DAMNATION DE FAUST 11/29
by Reynard Loki - November 04, 2008
On November 29, the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts launches its 78th season of world-class opera heard over the Toll Brothers-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network with the network premiere of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust.
by Reynard Loki - November 04, 2008
On November 29, the Metropolitan Opera Radio Saturday Matinee Broadcasts launches its 78th season of world-class opera heard over the Toll Brothers-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network with the network premiere of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust.
Metropolitan Opera Opens Rehearsal of LA DAMNATION de FAUST to the Public 11/4
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2008
One of the Metropolitan Opera's popular open rehearsals will take place on November 4 with the final dress rehearsal of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, Robert Lepage's unusual production of a work that was last performed at the Met in 1907.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2008
One of the Metropolitan Opera's popular open rehearsals will take place on November 4 with the final dress rehearsal of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, Robert Lepage's unusual production of a work that was last performed at the Met in 1907.
Metropolitan Opera Opens Rehearsal of LA DAMNATION de FAUST to the Public 11/4
by Faetra Petillo - October 29, 2008
One of the Metropolitan Opera's popular open rehearsals will take place on November 4 with the final dress rehearsal of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, Robert Lepage's unusual production of a work that was last performed at the Met in 1907.
by Faetra Petillo - October 29, 2008
One of the Metropolitan Opera's popular open rehearsals will take place on November 4 with the final dress rehearsal of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, Robert Lepage's unusual production of a work that was last performed at the Met in 1907.
Seiji Ozawa Returns to Met to Conduct QUEEN OF SPADES Starting 11/21
by Faetra Petillo - October 28, 2008
After an absence of more than 15 years, maestro Seiji Ozawa returns to the Met to conduct six performances of Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, from November 21 to December 13, 2008.
by Faetra Petillo - October 28, 2008
After an absence of more than 15 years, maestro Seiji Ozawa returns to the Met to conduct six performances of Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades, from November 21 to December 13, 2008.
Minghella Directed 'Madama Butterfly' Returns to the Stage Starting 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2008
The Met's acclaimed production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, directed by the late Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella, returns to the stage for twelve performances beginning Friday, October 24, 2008. Reprising their portrayals in the production this season are sopranos Patricia Racette and Cristina Gallardo-Domâs in the title role, tenors Roberto Aronica and Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, and baritone Dwayne Croft as Sharpless. Patrick Summers conducts the opera for the first time at Met.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2008
The Met's acclaimed production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, directed by the late Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella, returns to the stage for twelve performances beginning Friday, October 24, 2008. Reprising their portrayals in the production this season are sopranos Patricia Racette and Cristina Gallardo-Domâs in the title role, tenors Roberto Aronica and Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, and baritone Dwayne Croft as Sharpless. Patrick Summers conducts the opera for the first time at Met.
Robert Lepage Makes MET Debut With 'La Damnation de Faust' Starting 11/7
by Faetra Petillo - October 17, 2008
Noted director Robert Lepage makes his Met debut with a technologically innovative new production of Hector Berlioz's masterpiece, La Damnation de Faust, opening on November 7. Music Director James Levine will conduct the first staging of the work at the Met since 1906, with Marcello Giordani in the title role, Susan Graham as Marguerite, and John Relyea as Méphistophélès.
by Faetra Petillo - October 17, 2008
Noted director Robert Lepage makes his Met debut with a technologically innovative new production of Hector Berlioz's masterpiece, La Damnation de Faust, opening on November 7. Music Director James Levine will conduct the first staging of the work at the Met since 1906, with Marcello Giordani in the title role, Susan Graham as Marguerite, and John Relyea as Méphistophélès.
Photo Coverage: 'Turandot' Opens at Dicapo Opera Theatre
by BWW - October 15, 2008
The Dicapo Opera Theatre presents Puccini's Turandot, directed by Michael Capasso and conducted by Pacien Mazzagatti.
by BWW - October 15, 2008
The Dicapo Opera Theatre presents Puccini's Turandot, directed by Michael Capasso and conducted by Pacien Mazzagatti.
Minghella Directed 'Madama Butterfly' Returns to the Stage Starting 10/24
by Faetra Petillo - October 10, 2008
The Met's acclaimed production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, directed by the late Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella, returns to the stage for twelve performances beginning Friday, October 24, 2008. Reprising their portrayals in the production this season are sopranos Patricia Racette and Cristina Gallardo-Domâs in the title role, tenors Roberto Aronica and Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, and baritone Dwayne Croft as Sharpless. Patrick Summers conducts the opera for the first time at Met.
by Faetra Petillo - October 10, 2008
The Met's acclaimed production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, directed by the late Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella, returns to the stage for twelve performances beginning Friday, October 24, 2008. Reprising their portrayals in the production this season are sopranos Patricia Racette and Cristina Gallardo-Domâs in the title role, tenors Roberto Aronica and Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, and baritone Dwayne Croft as Sharpless. Patrick Summers conducts the opera for the first time at Met.
Special BWW Ticket Offer: 'Lavida Beve' at NY Philharmonic
by Faetra Petillo - October 08, 2008
In this colorful production direct from Spain, Manuel de Falla's fiery love story comes alive with the New York Philharmonic, flamenco dance, the National Chorus of Spain, and an all-star cast. The concert begins with Albéniz's brilliant Suite española.
by Faetra Petillo - October 08, 2008
In this colorful production direct from Spain, Manuel de Falla's fiery love story comes alive with the New York Philharmonic, flamenco dance, the National Chorus of Spain, and an all-star cast. The concert begins with Albéniz's brilliant Suite española.
Met Opera Donor Purchases 500K in 'Dr. Atomic' Orchestra Seats to Reduce Ticket Price for Patrons
by Faetra Petillo - October 03, 2008
Thanks to the generosity of one of its board members, the Metropolitan Opera announced today that a number of prime orchestra seats, usually $175 - $220, will be available for $30 for all nine performances of John Adams's Doctor Atomic. Agnes Varis, a managing director of the Met board, and her husband Karl Leichtman, have purchased $500,000 worth of some of the best orchestra seats for Doctor Atomic, so that they can be redistributed at this lower price.
by Faetra Petillo - October 03, 2008
Thanks to the generosity of one of its board members, the Metropolitan Opera announced today that a number of prime orchestra seats, usually $175 - $220, will be available for $30 for all nine performances of John Adams's Doctor Atomic. Agnes Varis, a managing director of the Met board, and her husband Karl Leichtman, have purchased $500,000 worth of some of the best orchestra seats for Doctor Atomic, so that they can be redistributed at this lower price.
Zeffirelli's 'La Traviata' Returns to the Metropolitan Opera
by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008
Franco Zeffirelli's lavish production of Verdi's poignant masterpiece about love and sacrifice, La Traviata, returns to the Metropolitan Opera stage on October 20 for nine performances through November 20, 2008. Anja Harteros sings the title role for the first time at the Met.
by Faetra Petillo - September 30, 2008
Franco Zeffirelli's lavish production of Verdi's poignant masterpiece about love and sacrifice, La Traviata, returns to the Metropolitan Opera stage on October 20 for nine performances through November 20, 2008. Anja Harteros sings the title role for the first time at the Met.
Karita Mattila To Star in Strauss's 'Salome' at the MET
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
Soprano Karita Mattila, who electrified Met audiences in the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome in 2004, returns as the voluptuous Judean princess this season, beginning September 23.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2008
Soprano Karita Mattila, who electrified Met audiences in the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome in 2004, returns as the voluptuous Judean princess this season, beginning September 23.
Metropolitan Opera Launches New Subscription Service on October 22
by Jordan Westfall - September 22, 2008
Continuing its innovative use of electronic media to reach a global audience, the Metropolitan Opera introduces Met Player, a new subscription service that will make its extensive video and audio catalog of full-length performances available to the public for the first time online, and in exceptional, state-of-the-art quality. Beginning on October 22, 120 historic audio recordings and 50 full-length opera videos will be available during the first month of the new service, including over a dozen of the company's acclaimed The Met: Live in HD transmissions, known for their extraordinary sound and picture quality. New content, including HD productions and archival broadcasts, will be added monthly.
by Jordan Westfall - September 22, 2008
Continuing its innovative use of electronic media to reach a global audience, the Metropolitan Opera introduces Met Player, a new subscription service that will make its extensive video and audio catalog of full-length performances available to the public for the first time online, and in exceptional, state-of-the-art quality. Beginning on October 22, 120 historic audio recordings and 50 full-length opera videos will be available during the first month of the new service, including over a dozen of the company's acclaimed The Met: Live in HD transmissions, known for their extraordinary sound and picture quality. New content, including HD productions and archival broadcasts, will be added monthly.
Fleming To Kick Off Metropolitan Opera's 125th Anniversary With Gala Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera opens its 2008-09 season on September 22 with a gala performance that kicks off its 125th anniversary, starring Renée Fleming in three fully-staged scenes, including some of her most acclaimed portrayals. Costumes for Fleming have been specially created for each of the scenes in the Opening Night Gala by three of the world's legendary fashion designers: John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2008
The Metropolitan Opera opens its 2008-09 season on September 22 with a gala performance that kicks off its 125th anniversary, starring Renée Fleming in three fully-staged scenes, including some of her most acclaimed portrayals. Costumes for Fleming have been specially created for each of the scenes in the Opening Night Gala by three of the world's legendary fashion designers: John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
Patrick Summers to Conduct Richard Strauss' 'Salome'
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008
Patrick Summers will conduct all performances of Richard Strauss' 'Salome' this season, replacing Mikko Franck, who is ill. 'Salome' opens September 23, and continues September 26 and 30, October 4 (matinee), 7, 11 (matinee), and 16.
by Kristin Allard - September 16, 2008
Patrick Summers will conduct all performances of Richard Strauss' 'Salome' this season, replacing Mikko Franck, who is ill. 'Salome' opens September 23, and continues September 26 and 30, October 4 (matinee), 7, 11 (matinee), and 16.
Two of Opera's Leading Ladies Sing 'Lucia di Lammermoor' This Season at Met
by Faetra Petillo - September 09, 2008
Two of opera's leading sopranos - both acclaimed for their dramatic and vocal skills - sing the demanding title role in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor for the first time at the Met this season. In the opening performance, October 3, 2008, Diana Damrau - who last season became the first soprano to achieve the feat of singing both leading soprano roles in Mozart's Die Zauberflote, Pamina and the Queen of the Night, in the same Met season - sings the role of Lucia for the first time in her career. Polish tenor Piotr Beczala is her beloved Edgardo in his Met role debut.
by Faetra Petillo - September 09, 2008
Two of opera's leading sopranos - both acclaimed for their dramatic and vocal skills - sing the demanding title role in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor for the first time at the Met this season. In the opening performance, October 3, 2008, Diana Damrau - who last season became the first soprano to achieve the feat of singing both leading soprano roles in Mozart's Die Zauberflote, Pamina and the Queen of the Night, in the same Met season - sings the role of Lucia for the first time in her career. Polish tenor Piotr Beczala is her beloved Edgardo in his Met role debut.
New York City Opera Presents 'Looking Forward'; Celebration of 20th Century Music
by Faetra Petillo - September 08, 2008
In anticipation of the beginning of Gerard Mortier's tenure as General Manager and Artistic Director in 2009-10, New York City Opera will present Looking Forward, a celebration of twentieth-century music, as part of a unique series of concerts and events planned for 2008-09.
by Faetra Petillo - September 08, 2008
In anticipation of the beginning of Gerard Mortier's tenure as General Manager and Artistic Director in 2009-10, New York City Opera will present Looking Forward, a celebration of twentieth-century music, as part of a unique series of concerts and events planned for 2008-09.
Abdrazakov to Replace Morris in Pavarotti Tribute
by Faetra Petillo - September 05, 2008
Ildar Abdrazakov will be the bass soloist for the Verdi Requiem tribute to Luciano Pavarotti at the Metropolitan Opera on September 18, at 5 p.m. He replaces James Morris, who is ill.
by Faetra Petillo - September 05, 2008
Ildar Abdrazakov will be the bass soloist for the Verdi Requiem tribute to Luciano Pavarotti at the Metropolitan Opera on September 18, at 5 p.m. He replaces James Morris, who is ill.
Schrott Brings His Acclaimed 'Don Giovanni' to the MET
by Faetra Petillo - September 05, 2008
When Erwin Schrott took on the title role in Mozart's Don Giovanni last year at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, The New York Times wrote: 'The surprise was the riveting Giovanni: the seductively handsome young Uruguayan bass Erwin Schrott, who boasts a strong, dusky voice and chiseled physique. Exuding charisma, he galvanized the audience with his unabashedly narcissistic portrayal.' Now Schrott, who sang the role when the Met toured Japan in 2006, is bringing his portrayal to the Met stage for the first time beginning Saturday, September 27.
by Faetra Petillo - September 05, 2008
When Erwin Schrott took on the title role in Mozart's Don Giovanni last year at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, The New York Times wrote: 'The surprise was the riveting Giovanni: the seductively handsome young Uruguayan bass Erwin Schrott, who boasts a strong, dusky voice and chiseled physique. Exuding charisma, he galvanized the audience with his unabashedly narcissistic portrayal.' Now Schrott, who sang the role when the Met toured Japan in 2006, is bringing his portrayal to the Met stage for the first time beginning Saturday, September 27.
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