The Met’s ‘Flying Dutchman’ Remains Shipwrecked Despite New Crew
This dispiriting revival of François Girard's bland 'Der Fliegende Holländer' suggests the direct may be a one-shot wonder.
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Aleksandra Kurzak Left Much to Be Desired in the Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’
Kurzak failed to exude the necessary hauteur and gravitas to become the diva all Rome admired and desired.
Anna Netrebko Proves Opera Divas Still Exist In a Breathtaking ‘Tosca’
Anna Netrebko made her role debut as Tosca at the Met—her first performance of the part ever—and proved that the long tradition of the show-stopping opera diva is far from dead.
