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Metropolitan Opera

An authoritative voice for opera enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike. Insightful critiques capturing the grandeur of the Met’s performances, from the vocal brilliance of the stars to the intricacies of the staging and direction—diving deep into each production, analyzing how it measures up to the Met’s storied legacy while providing context for its place in the broader operatic canon. Expect sharp, knowledgeable opinions, behind-the-scenes insights, and a celebration of the art form’s enduring power. Where passion for opera meets expert analysis, all set against the iconic backdrop of the Met. Read more about Opera.

In the Met’s Many Revivals, Sometimes Second Casts Finish First

In many cases, the second, third and even fourth casts surpassed the season premieres that tend to attract the most attention.
By Christopher Corwin
A male and female opera singer are onstage in an emotional scene, with the man kneeling in a dark coat and ruffled shirt and the woman in a flowing white gown leaning toward him as they sing.

‘Three! Seven! Ace!’: The Met Goes All in On ‘Queen of Spades’

Elijah Moshinsky's vivid production is a winner.
By Christopher Corwin
A group of women in formal blue gowns surrounds a central figure in a silver costume and feathered cape, placing a gold headdress on her during a stage performance.

The Met’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ Reframes Ancient Tragedy Through the Lens of Propaganda

Spin—and its darker fascist cousin—is everywhere in Elkhanah Pulitzer’s production of John Adams’s opera.
By Gabrielle Ferrari
An actor in a red suit stands behind a woman in a dark dress, holding a knife to her chest in a dramatic moment from Giulio Cesare, with glitter falling around them onstage.

‘Giulio Cesare’ Versus ‘Antony and Cleopatra’: Round Two

By Christopher Corwin
An adult woman in a black dress with lace collar is surrounded onstage by six young girls dressed identically to her, all with similar blonde hair and serious expressions, evoking different ages of the same character.

Claus Guth’s ‘Salome’ at the Met Says the Quiet Part Loud

By Gabrielle Ferrari
A close-up of a woman with light blonde hair holding a split pomegranate against her forehead, with red juice dripping down, referencing a promotional image for the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Salome.

Soprano Elza van den Heever Is Tackling the Met’s ‘Salome’ Head On—or Off!

By Christopher Corwin
A powerful stage moment featuring a woman in a wheelchair being held by another woman in a dark costume, who is aggressively raising a knife in her direction while the seated woman pleads.

Topflight Teamwork Makes for a Marvelous Met Mozart

By Christopher Corwin
A man in a dark coat kneels beside another performer in elaborate tribal-style costume and face paint who lies dying, showing the emotional farewell between Greenhorn and Queequeg in Moby Dick at the Met.

‘Moby-Dick’ Sails Confidently into the Met, and the Exhilarating Optimism of ‘Fidelio’ Arrives Just in Time

By Christopher Corwin

Spring Preview: Fight Doom and Gloom as Dance and Opera Speak Truth to Power

By David Cote
A man in a light blue suit and pink shirt stands in front of an audience holding a microphone, with a television screen behind him displaying a theatrical performance featuring a woman draped in silver fabric surrounded by people wearing white head coverings.

Yuval Sharon On Ten Years of The Industry and His Next Moves

By Jordan Riefe
A dramatic moment from Aida features Quinn Kelsey as Amonasro, dressed in regal robes, kneeling beside Angel Blue as Aida, who wears a flowing gown and braided hair, both illuminated by stage lighting against a dark background.

Michael Mayer’s Faux-Archaeologists Can’t Rescue His Entombed ‘Aida’ at the Met

By Christopher Corwin
A woman in a flowing teal dress with braided hair stands confidently in front of a large golden statue of an ancient Egyptian figure, framed by a gilded backdrop, evoking the grandeur and themes of Verdi's Aida.

On Family, Faith and Ensemble Work: Incandescent Soprano Angel Blue Opens Up

By Annie Levin
A photo of a man and a woman seated in a cluttered industrial interior, with the man leaning close to the woman, both appearing in an emotional moment.

‘Die Frau ohne Schatten’ at the Met Is Full of Beauty and Surprises

By Gabrielle Ferrari
A photo of two opera performers on stage in a dramatic moment. The female singer, wearing a long gown, stands in the foreground, while the male singer behind her gestures emphatically.

The Met Honors Puccini With a Scattershot Gala ‘Tosca’

By Christopher Corwin
A photo of two women in period costumes, one in a green dress with a white collar and the other in a white and pink dress with a red sash, standing close together on stage with strings or cords hanging in the background, suggesting an opera scene.

Richard Tucker Award Winners Are Dominating New York City’s Fall Opera Season

By Christopher Corwin

True Events Become History and History Becomes Art in the Met’s ‘Ainadamar’

By Gabrielle Ferrari
A man in red-tinted sunglasses and a long black jacket gestures while gazing up and out

Tenor Benjamin Bernheim Scores Another Triumph in the Met’s ‘Tales of Hoffmann’ Revival

By Christopher Corwin

Opera and Dance Fall Preview: A Rich Tapestry of Politics, Myth and Mortality

By David Cote
A woman sings on stage holding a white paper over her heart while a chorus looks on

Bard SummerScape Once More Endeavors to Make Meyerbeer Great Again

By Christopher Corwin
An orchestra performs on a stage with a conductor in the foreground

A Magnificent ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ Crowns a Fine Met Season But Not at Lincoln Center

By Christopher Corwin
Performers on a stage with a grayscale face on a screen behind them

While U.S. Companies Struggle, German Opera Houses Move Ahead Ambitiously

By Christopher Corwin
A duo of ballet dancers

ABT’s Summer Season Explores Great Works of Literature in Dance

By Caedra Scott-Flaherty
A man leads a woman in a white gown by the hand

This Utterly Refreshing ‘Orfeo ed Euridice’ Is Both Mythic and Modern

By Gabrielle Ferrari
A man shown from the waist up raises his arms in a black and white photo

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo On Training, Technique and Radical Operatic Expression

By Annie Levin
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