Christopher Maltman News

Composer Nico Muhly unveils his second new opera, Marnie, for the Metropolitan Opera, with this gripping reimagining of Winston Graham's novel.

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents The Metropolitan Opera: Marnie with Peter Gelb, Nico Muhly, Michael Mayer, Isabel Leonard and Christopher Maltman on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 7:30pm.

The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the twelve distinguished professionals (six conductors, two administrators, and four observers) selected to participate in the fourth annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place Oct. 28 - Nov. 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas:

It has been reported that this year's Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's cosi fan tutti starring Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara will head to PBS Great Performances, July 29 at 12 PM. Check your local listings for details!

Tickets go on sale today for the Met's Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning Live in HD series' 2017-18 season, which begins on October 7 with the company's new production of Bellini's Norma.

On Saturday, March 31 at 1:00pm the Peterborough Players present, Live from the Metropolitan Opera, a screening of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte.

A new production of Cosi Fan Tutte, featuring Broadway's Kelli O'Hara is now open at The Metropolitan Opera! What did the critics have to say? A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermott's clever vision of Mozart's comedy about the sexes, set in a carnival-esque, funhouse environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island-complete with bearded ladies, fire eaters, and a Ferris wheel. Manipulating the action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman and the Despina of Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara, with Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, and Adam Plachetka as the pairs of young lovers who test each other's faithfulness. David Robertson conducts.

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

Today the Edinburgh International Festival unveils its 2018 programme. The International Festival runs Friday 3 to Monday 27 August. The event welcomes 2,750 artists from 31 nations to perform in Scotland's capital city and attracts visitors from all over the world, with audiences expected to travel from over 80 nations to be part of Edinburgh's global celebration of culture.

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

In the video below Kelli O'Hara sings Despina's Act I aria in the final dress rehearsal for Cosii Fan Tutte at The Met.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Cosi Fan Tutte at The Met, starring Kelli O'Hara! A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermott's clever vision of Mozart's comedy about the sexes, set in a carnival-esque, funhouse environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island-complete with bearded ladies, fire eaters, and a Ferris wheel. Manipulating the action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman and the Despina of Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara, with Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, and Adam Plachetka as the pairs of young lovers who test each other's faithfulness. David Robertson conducts.

The Warner Theatre's Met Opera Live in HD Season continues in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, March 31 at 12:55 pm with Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE. A complimentary 45 minute pre-opera lecture by Jeffrey Engel will be offered in the Studio Lobby at 10:55 am. Set in a carnival-esque, fun-house environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island, complete with bearded ladies, fire-eaters and a Ferris Wheel, the winning cast features Amanda Majeski as the conflicted Fiordiligi, Serena Malfi as her sister Dorabella, Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara as Despina, Ben Bliss and Adam Plachetka as the sisters' fiance's and Christopher Maltman as the cynical Don Alfonso. Phelim McDermott's clever vision of Mozart's comedy about the sexes is conducted by David Robertson.

Rossini's Semiramide is presented at the Met for the first time in 25 years, with eight performances beginning February 19, 2018, led by Maurizio Benini. The cast, comprised of artists considered by many to be amongst the world's leading bel canto singers, includes Angela Meade in the title role, Elizabeth DeShong as Arsace, Javier Camarena as Idreno, Ildar Abdrazakov as King Assur and Ryan Speedo Green as the High Priest Oroe. On March 10, 2018, the production will be transmitted to cinemas throughout the world as part of the Met's Live in HD series.

Accelerating his arrival as Music Director by two seasons, Yannick Nezet-Seguin will take up the post in time for the start of the Metropolitan Opera's 2018-19 season, it was announced today.

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents The Metropolitan Opera: Cosi fan tutte on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7:30pm.

From January 23 28, 2018, Carnegie Hall celebrates the legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, who will lead The Song Continues in her final season as Artistic Advisor before passing the torch to acclaimed soprano Ren e Fleming, who will continue this beloved tradition in years to come.

From January 23 28, 2018, Carnegie Hall celebrates the legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, who will lead The Song Continues in her final season as Artistic Advisor before passing the torch to acclaimed soprano Ren e Fleming, who will continue this beloved tradition in years to come.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim is pleased to announce its Spring 2018 Season. Since 1984 the performing-arts series has championed new works and offered audiences unprecedented access to leading creators and performers. Programs explore the creative process through stimulating artist discussions and riveting performance highlights. Each 70-minute program takes place in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Peter B. Lewis Theater. Additional information is available at worksandprocess.org.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim has announced its spring 2018 season. Since 1984 the performing-arts series has championed new works and offered audiences unprecedented access to leading creators and performers.