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This new staging of the “timeless tale” of "Eugene Onegin" is younger, “sexier,” flashier than its predecessor. It works – and it doesn’t.
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Movie Review: ‘Werther’ Live in HD
The Metropolitan Opera has yet again staged this piece, the latest in its series of Live in HD broadcasts of operas to theaters the world over.
Read More »TV Review: Great Performances – Faust
A sublime staging of a sublime opera.
Read More »Music Review: Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo – Pagliacci
Two verismo classics from the Metropolitan Opera are under review.
Read More »Music Review: Georges Bizet – Carmen
Remastered Carmen features Rise Stevens.
Read More »Music Review: Jaques Offenbach – Les Contes d’Hoffman
Remastered 1955 Metropolitan Opera broadcast of Offenbach's classic opera released by Sony.
Read More »Opera Review (NYC): Hansel and Gretel at the Metropolitan Opera
The Christian God is a latecomer to this musical feast; perhaps he'll be seated during intermission, at the discretion of the management.
Read More »Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera
Like Broadway and museums, opera is recognizing the importance of the blogosphere in promoting culture and the arts.
Read More »Win Tickets to the Holiday Classic Hansel and Gretel at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City
Engelbert Humperdinck's holiday classic returns to the Met. Win a pair of tickets!
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