New York Classical Review

Perez blossoms in return of Met’s “Butterfly”

Conductor Marco Armiliato, who should perhaps be christened Signor Butterfly after leading countless performances of the ...

Denyce Graves’ Final Met Performance Marks The End Of An Era—And The Start Of A New One

After 30 years of shaping history at the Metropolitan Opera, Denyce Graves is stepping into a new chapter on her own terms.

Met Opera and National Theatre Live return to Palm Beach’s Four Arts

Top performances from New York and London will be broadcast live to Palm Beach audiences beginning in January.
BroadwayWorld

Review: Beczala and Golovatenko Make Met’s CHENIER a Memorable Night under Rustioni

For those of us who like verismo opera—combining the raw emotions of everyday people with historical splendor—but have heard one too many BOHEMEs, TOSCAs, TURANDOTs and BUTTERFLYs in this lifetime, ...

Lisette Oropesa shines and draws rave reactions in Met Opera’s ‘I Puritani’

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, ...
BroadwayWorld

Giordano’s ANDREA CHÉNIER Returns to the Metropolitan Opera In November

The production marks the singers’ reunion following their acclaimed collaboration in Giordano’s Fedora during the 2022–23 Met season. Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni will lead the ...
The New York Times

At the Met, Toasting With Traditional Puritans on New Year’s Eve

Performances in N.Y.C. The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by Charles Edwards, is “a retro move,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager. Charles Edwards on ...