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Video: Antony and Cleopatra at THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025

Get a first look at the Metropolitan Opera's Antony and Cleopatra, which comes to NYC following runs at San Francisco Opera and the Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. The Met Opera production includes seven performances conducted by the composer himself in the original production by Elkhanah Pulitzer.

John Adams' ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA is Coming to The Met
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera will present John Adams's 2022 Shakespearean opera Antony and Cleopatra, following runs at San Francisco Opera and the Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Learn more!

Lyric Opera of Chicago To Celebrate The Life Of Sir Andrew Davis In February Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2024

Lyric Opera has announced a concert on February 15, 2025, celebrating the life and career of Sir Andrew Davis, featuring performances by renowned artists and the Lyric Opera Orchestra.

The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival To Return To Lincoln Center Plaza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza this August. See full programming and learn how to attend!

The Met Opera's MADAME BUTTERFLY Will be Broadcast in UK Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will return in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2023–24 Live in HD season, broadcast live from the Met stage on Saturday 11th May at 5:55pm.

Asmik Grigorian And Jonathan Tetelman Star In THE MET: LIVE IN HD Transmission Of MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024

Join Asmik Grigorian and Jonathan Tetelman as they star in The Met: Live in HD transmission of MADAMA BUTTERFLY.

Review: Dizzying Night at the Met with Grigorian's Splendiferous BUTTERFLY in House Debut
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 29, 2024

Those of us who keep an eye on the comings and goings of singers at major opera houses around the world, have known that Friday’s debutant, Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian, was going to be one to watch. And it was. No worries about whether her voice would translate from Europe’s smaller houses to the Met’s enormous hall: Grigorian may have been singing Puccini’s Cio-Cio-San/Madama Butterfly this time around, but she’s a well-schooled Lady Macbeth and Turandot as well, bringing a notably large voice with her. She survived the Met’s notoriously short rehearsal time for revivals (particularly for the second cast of the season). Lastly, she even made it through the final curveball, when tenor Jonathan Tetelman became ill and standby Chad Shelton had to take over as Pinkerton; he did well considering the circumstances, but he was no match for her.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

The Met: Live in HD Brings Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY to Greenbrier Valley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

The Met: Live in HD brings Puccini's Madama Butterfly to Greenbrier Valley Theatre this spring. The performance will take place on May 11, 2024 at 12:55 pm.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at Met Opera's MADAMA BUTTERFLY for the 2023/24 Season
by Joshua Wright - Jan 10, 2024

Get a first look at Puccini’s Madama Butterfly which returns to the Met stage for 16 performances, starting January 11.

Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY to Return to the Metropolitan Opera This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will return to the Met stage for 16 performances, starting January 11.

The Met: Live in HD 2023-24 Season to Feature DEAD MAN WALKING, X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOM X & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

Get ready for an incredible lineup! The Met: Live in HD has revealed its 2023-24 season, featuring nine must-see performances. Find out when and where you can catch these amazing shows in this article.

Review: Thar's Gold �" DAS RHEINGOLD �" at Atlanta Opera in Tomer Zvulun's Entry into 'The Ring'
by Richard Sasanow - May 2, 2023

There are no supernatural women arriving on horseback to escort slain warriors to the afterlife--just a trio of mermaids, a couple of giants and a loveless dwarf, along with a bunch of gods, demi-gods and grotesque humans in Richard Wagner’s DAS RHEINGOLD, the first part of the composer’s Ring cycle (officially DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN). Saturday night’s audience stayed to cheer the opening of General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun’s production after nearly three intermission-less hours.

VIDEO: First Look at Atlanta Opera's DAS RHEINGOLD
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2023

Get a first look at The Atlanta Opera's - 'one of the most exciting opera companies in America' (Opera Wire) -  production of Das Rheingold, the company's first production of any opera from Wagner's monumental Ring cycle (April 29-May 7).

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2023�"24 Season Featuring Four Met Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a 2023–24 season with the most new works in the company’s modern history. See show details, performances dates, and how to purchase tickets!

Cleveland Orchestra Announces Classical Concerts For 2023 Blossom Music Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 12, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its full lineup of classical music concerts for its 2023 Blossom Music Festival. The festival, located at Blossom Music Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, runs from July 1 to September 9, and features 24 concerts. 

Atlanta Opera Closes 22-23 Season With DAS RHEINGOLD, April 29-May 7
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2023

The Atlanta Opera – “one of the most exciting opera companies in America” (Opera Wire) – closes its mainstage 2022-23 season with a milestone event: General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun's new production of Das Rheingold, the company's first production of any opera from Wagner's monumental Ring cycle (April 29–May 7).

Dallas Opera To Livestream 2022/2023 Mainstage Productions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

​​​​​​​ The Dallas Opera unveiled plans to livestream their 2022/2023 Mainstage Season, beginning with Verdi's Rigoletto starring George Gagnidze, René Barbera, and Madison Leonard on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 2:00pm.

San Francisco Opera Presents World Premiere Of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2022

San Francisco Opera presents the world premiere of John Adams' Antony and Cleopatra on Saturday, September 10, with performances through October 5.

Cast Change Announced for ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at San Francisco Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022

San Francisco Opera today announced a cast change for the world premiere of John Adams’ Antony and Cleopatra, opening on September 10, 2022 as the first operatic presentation of the Company’s 2022–23 Centennial Season.