Dec 2 Lise Davidsen’s Star Shines Bright in the Met’s Gloomy ‘Queen of Spades’ A spectacular debut by dramatic soprano Lise Davidsen crowns a striking revival of Tchaikovksy's ghost story. By James Jorden
Oct 7 Not Quite Gold, but ‘Turandot’ Still Glitters as the Met’s First Sunday Matinee A fresh new time slot attracts audiences to a middling revival of Puccini's opera. By James Jorden
Oct 8 Puccini’s Wild West Opera Will Shatter Your Heart (Even With the Met’s Subpar Staging) The luster of Puccini's 'La Fanciulla del West' was dimmed by the Met's antiquated sets and uneven singing, but the opera will still leave you in tears. By James Jorden