Two conductors — a mentor and a protégé, both trained as pianists — bring precision and lyricism to the first new staging of Wagner’s epic in a decade.
Category: McVicar, David
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Review: ‘Il Trovatore’ at the Met Opera Doesn’t Catch Fire
The energy in Verdi’s classic must come from the singing, but the cast of this revival fails to convey the work’s passion.
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Review: The Met Opera Found an Audience for ‘Fedora.’ For Now.
The New York Times – Music:Worries about the company’s future were momentarily stilled at a festive gala premiere on New Year’s Eve.
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Met Opera Takes On ‘Fedora,’ Neglected Tale of Murder and Love
The New York Times – Music:Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.
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Review: The Met Brings Back a Shorter, Weaker ‘Don Carlo’
The New York Times – Music:David McVicar’s staging from last season has returned, but in a four-act, Italian-language form. In this case, less is less.