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Highlights of the Met’s 2025-26 Season
The Met’s opening night world premiere is one of only three new operas, marking a departure from the six new operas presented only two seasons ago, and bel canto explodes back onto the stage. I couldn’t choose only five operas to explore here, so we’re expanding to six for this year only.
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.
Met Opera 2023-24 Review: Roméo et Juliette
Romeo and Juliet reliably make you swoon and weep, but a truly worthy cast should make the “sweet sorrow” fresh each time. The cast the Met has assembled for Roméo et Juliette blows these and other standards away.
My Favorites from the Met’s 2022-23 Season
I found the Met’s 2022-23 season beautiful and enriching beyond measure, having attended seven operas (and listened to nearly everything over the radio). Here are eight of my favorite performances and moments. What are yours?
Girl of the Golden Met Awards 2023
Congratulations to all the winners for triumphing in these highly competitive categories and to all the nominees for their extraordinary performances! Thank you to everyone that voted; I hope you enjoyed it!
My Night at the Opera: Fedora (PART 2)
When Sonya entered with Piotr, I was immediately struck by how completely happy she looked, emphasized by her airy white dress. No forced enjoyment, just complete joy and peace.
