Soprano Elza van den Heever Is Tackling the Met’s ‘Salome’ Head On—or Off! In early December, after the final two performances of Richard Strauss’ 'Die Frau ohne Schatten' at the Metropolitan Opera, something out of the ordinary happened. By Christopher Corwin
Asmik Grigorian’s Raw Passion Eclipsed Piotr Beczała’s Quiet Thunder at Carnegie Hall It was a good week for fans of Russian song. By Gabrielle Ferrari
Seven American Tenors Offer an Insider’s Glimpse into Their Ascendancy These days, American tenors dominate the international opera scene as almost never before By Christopher Corwin
Double Diva: Renée Fleming and Sonya Yoncheva Perform at Carnegie Hall and the Met By Christopher Corwin
Nico Muhly Finds a Compelling Muse in the Met Opera’s ‘Marnie,’ but His Score Can’t Match Her Drama By James Jorden