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Met Opera 2023-24 Review: Lise Davidsen in Recital
What better way to welcome the new season than with a smashing, double-encore, spine-tingling recital from La Davidsen? Lise is the Queen of Opera. Call her the new Callas, Nilsson, Flagstad, as you like it, but she’s really the one and only Lise.
Opera and Ukraine: Soldiers of Music
Even after 32 years as a free nation, the people of Ukraine are still fighting to keep their liberty. A crucial part of the war is Ukraine’s battle to preserve and celebrate the culture that Russia seeks to annihilate.
Cinematic Adventures: Il Trovatore (2010-11)
Every summer, the Met tries to ease our cravings with four HD cinema broadcasts from seasons past. I haven’t been to the cinema since COVID struck, but the idea of Verdi’s riveting Trovatore was too much to resist.
My Favorites from the Met’s 2022-23 Season
I found the Met’s 2022-23 season beautiful and enriching beyond measure, having attended seven operas (and listened to nearly everything over the radio). Here are eight of my favorite performances and moments. What are yours?
An Interview With Susanna Phillips
Susanna Phillips, Mozartean soprano and the Met’s beloved Musetta, recently took the time to answer some questions about Musetta and Mimì in La Bohème, Kaija Saariaho and modern opera, and her love of chamber music.
Girl of the Golden Met Awards 2023
Congratulations to all the winners for triumphing in these highly competitive categories and to all the nominees for their extraordinary performances! Thank you to everyone that voted; I hope you enjoyed it!
