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Met Opera 2024-25 Review: Moby-Dick
The vast sea breathes in gentle, rhythmic swells. Stars, twinkling aloud, wheel overhead, constellating until they form the mast, sails, and ropes of the whaling ship Pequod. This is the seascape that greets you in the overture of Jake Heggie’s monumental Moby-Dick.
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.
Opera Is Cool: Debunking Myths
Let’s face it: opera has gotten a bad rap. In reality, opera is one of the most glorious art forms in the world. Come debunk some myths with me! (Hint: it involves Beyoncé.)
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!
