Tenor Gregory Kunde Proves a Hero in Every Sense of the Word in the Met’s ‘Samson’ In this revival, Anita Rachvelishvili and Gregory Kunde strike sparks in a love-hate story. By James Jorden
Anna Netrebko’s ‘Aida’ Takes No Prisoners in a Triumphant Return to the Met 'Return in triumph!' cries a throng in the first scene of 'Aida.' Starring in the titular role, Anna Netrebko did just that at the Metropolitan Opera this season. By James Jorden
Even an Orgy Scene Can’t Save the Met Opera’s Dull Take on ‘Samson et Dalila’ Darko Tresnjak's production of 'Samson et Dalila' for the Met Opera somehow manages to be tacky and dull at the same time. By James Jorden