The Met’s ‘Flying Dutchman’ Remains Shipwrecked Despite New Crew
This dispiriting revival of François Girard's bland 'Der Fliegende Holländer' suggests the direct may be a one-shot wonder.
Opera Reviews
Review: The Met’s Falstaff Revival Is Fantastically Funny
Equal parts stylish, thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny, Robert Carsen’s revival of Falstaff is proof positive that slapstick becomes high art in the right hands.
Review: Music Carries the Drama in McVicar’s Norma
Benini’s musical take on the bel canto tragedy reconciles the melodrama of the plot with the ethical questions raised, imbuing the classic opera Norma with a rich identity that feels of the moment.
