Musicality Shines in ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ at the Met Brilliantly sung but emotionally threadbare, David Alden’s production is carried by the cast. By Gabrielle Ferrari
Why Do Opera Tenors Pinch Their Noses When They Sing? Two powerful recent opera performances demonstrate the genre at its finest. But some singers have adopted an odd tic while onstage. By Christopher Corwin
The Met’s ‘Rigoletto’ Brought in 2022 Against All Odds After the performance, my masked group of five opera veterans collectively shook their heads after yet another off-kilter Sher Met premiere. By Christopher Corwin