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Nathalie Joachim Will Premiere LE PRESENT ETERNEL With The New York Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

The New York Philharmonic will continue its Sound On series this spring with Sound On: Nathalie Joachim in the Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall. Learn more here!

Review: Exciting Bullock and Finley Take on Met Debut of Adams’s ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by Richard Sasanow - May 13, 2025

There’s an old expression, “A lawyer who defends himself has a fool for a client.” While John Adams didn’t decide to take on the libretto for his latest opera, Monday night’s Met premiere, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, all on his own, I wonder whether he might have bypassed the one resource that might have been most useful: Arrigo Boito.

Review: Golijov-Hwang AINADAMAR Brings Dreams, Flamenco and Death in Met Debut
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 16, 2024

Osvaldo Golijov’s AINADAMAR, which made its Met debut this week, with a libretto translated by the composer from the English original by David Henry Hwang, isn’t the first Spanish language opera at the Met, but it’s certainly the first to sound that way. Read the review.

Review Roundup: Ainadamar at the Metropolitan Opera
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2024

Osvaldo Golijov and David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning first opera has opened at the Met in a new production by Deborah Colker. Find out what the critics thought of the opera, starring Angel Blue, Elena Villalón, and Daniela Mack. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.

Video: First Look at Met Opera's AINADAMAR
by Joshua Wright - Oct 15, 2024

Get a first video look at Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning first opera at the Met in a stunning new production by Deborah Colker, starring Angel Blue, Elena Villalón, and Daniela Mack. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts.

The Metropolitan Opera to Present Osvaldo Golijov's AINADAMAR in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s Grammy Award–winning opera, Ainadamar, has its company premiere in October. Sung in Spanish to a libretto translated by its composer, Ainadamar—literally “Fountain of Tears”—dramatizes the life and work of poet-playwright Federico García Lorca. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Asia Society Presents COAL + ICE Climate Change Programs
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

Explore the COAL + ICE climate change programs presented by Asia Society through August 11.

Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 24, 2024

Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-baritone Davone Tines plus countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who were at their best. It was a somber evening in a dramatic setting—a far cry from the oratorio/opera’s over-the-top welcome to Lincoln Center last night, in Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production that made me wonder what Franco Zeffirelli might have done with it. Think the Parisian throngs in Act II of the Met’s LA BOHEME (which, of course, is one of the Met’s most popular productions with audiences).

John Adams to Present EL NINO at The Met, Staged by Lileana Blain-Cruz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer-conductor John Adams will return to the Met for the company premiere of his acclaimed opera-oratorio El Niño, opening on April 23.

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.

New Performance Traditions & Paul Dresher Ensemble Present The Final 4 Performances Of SCHICK MACHINE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2023

Experience the legendary music theater production 'Schick Machine' at Z Space from December 15-17. Directed by Rinde Eckert and featuring virtuoso Steven Schick, with music by Paul Dresher.

Jonas Kaufmann To Appear At Park Avenue Armory In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2023

This September, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of  Doppelganger, a bespoke Armory commission that reimagines Franz Schubert's rarely staged song cycle Schwanengesang (“Swan Song”) as a multi-dimensional theatrical performance directed by Claus Guth, one of  opera's most adventurous directors, and performed by renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann with pianist Helmut Deutsch.

 World Premiere of DOPPELGANGER, Site-Specific Park Avenue Armory Commission Performed by Venerable Tenor Jonas Kaufmann 
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

This September, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of Doppelganger, a bespoke Armory commission that reimagines Franz Schubert's rarely staged song cycle Schwanengesang (“Swan Song”) as a multi-dimensional theatrical performance directed by Claus Guth, one of opera's most adventurous directors, and performed by renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann with pianist Helmut Deutsch.

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!

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.

San Francisco Opera's 2022-23 Centennial Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

As only the third American opera company in history to reach this centennial milestone, the Company’s 2022–23 Season will honor San Francisco Opera’s glorious past while inviting the public into an exciting new era of musical excellence under Kim’s music directorship and a renewed commitment to innovation.

...(IPHIGENIA) Comes to The Broad Stage in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

In “… (Iphigenia),” two of the most visionary and daring musical voices of our time – composer Wayne Shorter, and librettist and performer esperanza spalding, have created a modern operatic re-imagining of a powerful ancient story. 

The Kennedy Center to Present ...(IPHIGENIA)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021

The Kennedy Center will present the co-commissioned opera, ...(Iphigenia), the collaborative work of 12-time Grammy Award–winning composer, saxophonist, and Kennedy Center Honoree Wayne Shorter, and four-time Grammy Award®–winning bassist, composer, and vocalist esperanza spalding.

National Rollout of IPHIGENIA Announced, Making its World Premiere at ArtsEmerson
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

In “Iphigenia,” two of the most visionary and daring musical voices of our time – composer Wayne Shorter, and librettist and performer esperanza spalding, have created a modern operatic re-imagining of a powerful ancient story.