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An Interview With Stephen Costello
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An Interview With Stephen Costello

Stephen Costello has been a beloved mainstay at the Met ever since his 2007 debut. 15 years after originating Greenhorn in Jake Heggie's Moby-Dick, he triumphantly returned to the role when Moby-Dick made its Met debut in March. He generously spoke with me in between performances about Moby-Dick, how the trumpet influenced his singing, and what opera shares with Cirque du Soleil. Enjoy!

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An Interview With Quinn Kelsey
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An Interview With Quinn Kelsey

Quinn Kelsey sang in his first opera, Verdi’s Aida, at 13 years old, as a 1st tenor in the priests’ chorus. 34 years later, he is the king of Verdi baritones and singing the Ethiopian king Amonasro in the Met’s starry new production of Aida.

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An Interview With Elena Villalón
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An Interview With Elena Villalón

Fresh off her critically praised Met Opera debut in Orfeo ed Euridice last spring, Cuban-American soprano Elena Villalón now takes on Osvaldo Golijov’s exhilarating Ainadamar. She kindly took the time to answer some questions in between rehearsals.

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An Interview With Sydney Mancasola
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An Interview With Sydney Mancasola

In 2019, soprano Sydney Mancasola earned a place in the operatic annals when she headlined the European premiere of Breaking the Waves. She recently spoke with me about that experience, Debussy’s enigmatic Mélisande, and the “thrilling” contemporary opera scene in the US.

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An Interview With Erin Morley
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An Interview With Erin Morley

Recently, internationally acclaimed coloratura soprano Erin Morley has been piling on triumph after triumph. Erin released her first solo album this April, the floral-themed Rose in Bloom. She kindly spoke to me about her album, feminizing roles, skydiving, and more.

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An Interview With Gabriella Reyes
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An Interview With Gabriella Reyes

Since the stunning soprano Gabriella Reyes became the first Nicaraguan-American to sing at the Met, her star has only risen, and she's now taking on the Met's first-ever Latino opera, Florencia en el Amazonas. I spoke with Gabriella in between performances, and she could not have been warmer.

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