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Review: ‘Il Trovatore’ at the Met Opera Doesn’t Catch Fire

Fabiano, Michael Il Trovatore (Opera) McVicar, David Metropolitan Opera Michael, Tilman Opera Willis-Sorensen, Rachel

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

Met Opera Chooses Tilman Michael as Next Chorus Master

Classical Music Metropolitan Opera Michael, Tilman Opera Palumbo, Donald

Met Opera Chooses Tilman Michael as Next Chorus Master

Tilman Michael, who leads the Frankfurt Opera’s chorus, will succeed the veteran conductor Donald Palumbo, who steps down this season after 17 years.

By Javier C. Hernandez