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Girl of the Golden Met Awards 2026: WINNERS!
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Girl of the Golden Met Awards 2026: WINNERS!

Choose your favorite performers and opera from the Met Opera's 2025-26 season! Vote by commenting on this blog post, on Instagram, on Facebook, or by voting each day in my Instagram story. Voting closes on Monday, June 21st, at 11:59 PM EST.

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Highlights of the Met’s 2025-26 Season
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Highlights of the Met’s 2025-26 Season

The Met’s opening night world premiere is one of only three new operas, marking a departure from the six new operas presented only two seasons ago, and bel canto explodes back onto the stage. I couldn’t choose only five operas to explore here, so we’re expanding to six for this year only.

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Opera Is Cool: Debunking Myths
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Opera Is Cool: Debunking Myths

Let’s face it: opera has gotten a bad rap. In reality, opera is one of the most glorious art forms in the world. Come debunk some myths with me! (Hint: it involves Beyoncé.)

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An Interview With Erin Morley
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An Interview With Erin Morley

Recently, internationally acclaimed coloratura soprano Erin Morley has been piling on triumph after triumph. Erin released her first solo album this April, the floral-themed Rose in Bloom. She kindly spoke to me about her album, feminizing roles, skydiving, and more.

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