With Electrifying New Casts, the Met’s ‘Carmen’ and ‘Butterfly’ Are Worth a Second Look
These impressive revivals are a reminder of just how rewarding revisiting familiar works can be.
Piotr Beczala
Piotr Beczala, a Polish tenor, is renowned for his exceptional vocal quality and compelling performances in the world of opera. He has garnered international acclaim for his interpretations of roles in operas by composers like Verdi, Puccini, and Tchaikovsky. Beczala's appearances at prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala, have been celebrated for their lyrical beauty and technical proficiency, establishing him as one of the leading tenors of his generation.
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A New Star Shines in Yet Another Uninspired ‘Carmen’
In Carmen, Aigul Akhmetshina’s superb vocal achievement was greatly helped by Daniele Rustioni’s robust yet nuanced conducting.
Review: Holding Out for a Hero—Wagner’s Lohengrin Returns to the Met
Though director François Girard’s spacey Lohengrin staging falls flat, music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s ravishing reading of the score is superb, making this a must-see.
