Edward Gardner News

Anita Rachvelishvili will make her Met debut in the title role of Carmen on January 5, 2011, replacing Kate Aldrich, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Rachvelishvili also sings Carmen on January 8 and 13.

Seven new productions, including two company premieres and the first two parts of a new Ring cycle, featuring many of the world's greatest singers and conductors, will highlight the Metropolitan Opera's 2010-11 season.

ENO's 2009/10 Season includes new productions of Turandot and Tosca highlighting a commitment by the Company to refreshing core Puccini repertory, which has recently included Madam Butterfly and La Cohème. Olivier Award-winning theatre director Rupert Goold makes his ENO and London opera directing debut with Turandot.

Engaging audiences and developing talent in support of the artistic programme, ENO runs a range of programmes, ticket pricing initiatives and schemes to engage audiences and develop future talent. Key initiatives include: Access All Arias

ENO continues its revival of Italian repertory with the Company's first new production of 'Cav & Pag' since 1986.