Review: The Met’s Falstaff Revival Is Fantastically Funny
Equal parts stylish, thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny, Robert Carsen’s revival of Falstaff is proof positive that slapstick becomes high art in the right hands.
Christopher Maltman
Nico Muhly Finds a Compelling Muse in the Met Opera’s ‘Marnie,’ but His Score Can’t Match Her Drama
Nico Muhly's forgettable score dooms the Met Opera's 'Marnie,' even with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard's presence and Michael Mayer's ingenious directing.
‘Così Fan Tutte’ May Be Misogynistic, But Somehow the Met Made It Worse
In the Met's new production of Così Fan Tutte, director Phelim McDermott flings around a sledgehammer in an opera that should be treated with a surgical touch.
