We hear early on in Don Giovanni that the title cad has seduced 1,800 women, but the people seduced by the opera since its premiere is far too many to fit in Leporello’s little black book.

One might have to ascend to heaven to find a voice more seraphic than Ying Fang’s. She recently answered my questions on Mozart, Fidelio’s ending, and singing in the street.

Christian has made his name as opera’s definitive Devil. He kindly spoke to me about his podcast, his solo album (shh!), and winning a Girl of the Golden Met Award. Read on!

Best Opera: Tosca (Cast C)

Best Soprano: Sondra Radvanovsky

Best Tenor: Freddie De Tommaso…

Nozze is an exquisite confection in every respect, and the Met’s delicious revival this season didn’t skimp on the frosting.

In March, Stephen triumphantly returned to the role of Greenhorn in Moby-Dick. He kindly spoke with me in between shows about Moby-Dick, how the trumpet influenced his singing, and what opera shares with Cirque du Soleil.