Category: Opera

Louisa Proske Switches on the ‘Epic Brain’ to Direct ‘Macbeth’ at the Met

The New York Times – Music:
The rising director Louisa Proske makes her Metropolitan Opera debut with the season-opening “Macbeth,” a large-scale production that came with a ticking timer.
Missy Mazzoli Debuts at the Metropolitan Opera With ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

The New York Times – Music:
Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of operagoers.
San Francisco Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Ending Strike

The New York Times – Music:
Nearly a week after opening night was canceled while patrons were in their seats, the musicians agreed to a four-year contract. The deal still needs to be ratified.
The Royal Opera House Principal Guest Conductor Speranza Scappucci Stays Busy

The New York Times – Music:
Speranza Scappucci, the principal guest conductor at the Royal Opera House, has a busy season ahead of her, so she refuses to lose sight of what matters.
Justin Vivian Bond, Cabaret Chanteuse, Left New York for Paris. New York Called Her Back.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Justin Vivian Bond, a cabaret performer and MacArthur “genius,” left New York to move to Paris. Now she’s back at Joe’s Pub to tell us all about it.
Reimagining Josephine Baker, on the Most Opulent Stage in Paris

The New York Times – Music:
Amid the red velvet and gold leaf of the Palais Garnier, an experimental tribute strips away cabaret nostalgia to honor a complex American hero and a French icon.
Marian Anderson’s Ambition Was Always Clear: To Be a ‘Fine Artist’

The New York Times – Music:
Anderson’s importance as a barrier breaker in classical music has sometimes overshadowed the power of her artistry.
Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87

The New York Times – Music:
Able to convey the pathos of operatic heroines with her pure, expressive tone, she was also involved in prickly disputes with some directors and conductors.
Tara Erraught Makes Role Debut in “Il viaggio a Reims” at the Salzburg Festival

The New York Times – Music:
The opera singer made her role debut as the hotel host in “Il viaggio a Reims” at this year’s Salzburg Festival.
Philippe Sly Is Living With Monks Ahead of Playing St. Francis at the Salzburg Festival

The New York Times – Music:
Philippe Sly felt he needed an immersion course to portray St. Francis in the new Salzburg Festival production of “St. François d’Assise.”
Stefan Zweig’s Former Home, Paschinger Schlössl, Is Again For Sale in Salzburg

The New York Times – Music:
The former home of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish Austrian writer, is unexpectedly for sale.
The 2026 Salzburg Festival Navigates Uncertain Times Without an Artistic Director

The New York Times – Music:
The renowned classical music festival is at a turning point after ousting its artistic director as it prepares for a disruptive $600 million renovation project.