‘Giulio Cesare’ Versus ‘Antony and Cleopatra’: Round Two Giulio Cesare is once again competing with Antony and Cleopatra, the latter this time a new work by John Adams that premiered at the Met on May 12. By Christopher Corwin
Topflight Teamwork Makes for a Marvelous Met Mozart Unlike many works by Puccini, Verdi or Wagner, Mozart’s operas demand charismatic singing actors working closely together with a minimum of diva/divo posturing. By Christopher Corwin
Preparing Tomorrow’s Opera Stars: Joyce DiDonato Shows Us How It’s Done Opera master classes let eager fans see another facet of their favorite singers' artistry, but these events are not without controversy. By Christopher Corwin