The Met’s New ‘Don Giovanni’ Is a Resounding Musical Success A talented cast and Nathalie Stutzmann's strikingly precise conducting carry the production. By Christopher Corwin
Spring Opera and Dance Preview: 12 Reasons To Jump And Sing From an opera about a rising boxer to dance inspired by Kandinsky’s watercolors, this season pushes boundaries in all directions. By David Cote
The Met Casts Anna Netrebko as ‘Aida’ Despite Her Past Controversy in the Role Just last summer, Netrebko defended performing the role of Aida, an enslaved Ethiopian princess, in an Instagram post. The Met has decided to cast her again in the role, for their annual gala, no less. By Helen Holmes