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Highlights of the Met’s 2025-26 Season
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

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.

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Highlights of the Met’s 2024-25 Season
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

Highlights of the Met’s 2024-25 Season

On February 23, the Met Opera announced their 2024-25 season. Notably for nitpicky me, I’m excited for almost everything. It was difficult to choose, but here are the five shows I’m most looking forward to.

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My Night at the Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

My Night at the Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos

It was the perfect re-introduction to the joys of live opera.

Sensational. Spectacular. Otherworldly.

I’ve never heard anyone like Lise Davidsen before, and know I never will.

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