McVicar, David

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.

By Zachary Woolfe

Worries about the company’s future were momentarily stilled at a festive gala premiere on New Year’s Eve.

By Zachary Woolfe

Umberto Giordano’s 1898 opera has struggled to win over modern audiences, but a production opening on Saturday aims to give it fresh appeal.

By Javier C. Hernandez

David McVicar’s staging from last season has returned, but in a four-act, Italian-language form. In this case, less is less.

By Seth Colter Walls