After making history as the Metropolitan Opera’s first work by a Black composer, Terence Blanchard’s “Fire” is back — with its showstopping step dance.
Category: Opera
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Margaret Tynes, Soprano Who Soared in Verdi and Strauss, Dies at 104
Because there were few opportunities for Black singers in the U.S., she became a powerhouse in Europe, performing in operas like “Tosca” and “Carmen.”
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As Heartbeat Opera Reaches a Milestone, So Does Its Musical Leader
Dan Schlosberg, who for 10 years has adapted opera classics for the company, has written its first world premiere.
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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.
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Review: Jonathan Tetelman Arrives at the Met in ‘La Rondine’
The tenor sang the role of Ruggero in a revival of Puccini’s opera that was performed with such restraint, it verged on overly careful.
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Puccini’s ‘Butterfly’ and ‘Turandot’: More Than Appropriation
The history and curiosity behind these operas, both set in Asia, complicate often simplistic criticisms of borrowing and stereotyping.
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Beyoncé Takes on Italian Opera for ‘Cowboy Carter’ Track ‘Daughter’
On the star’s new album, the track “Daughter” includes her take on an 18th-century Italian song most often heard in classical music recitals.
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Peter Eotvos, Hungarian Modernist Composer and Conductor, Dies at 80
A tireless advocate of contemporary music, he adapted literary sources both modern and classic, instilling his work with “inimitable character and pathos.”
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Patrick Carfizzi Is ‘the Heart and Soul’ of the Met Opera
Patrick Carfizzi, a vibrant performer in supporting roles, has grabbed attention in a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.”
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Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv Arrives at the Met Opera
Oksana Lyniv, who is leading “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera, has used her platform to criticize Russia and promote Ukrainian culture.
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At the Met Opera, the Show Goes On After a Technical Mishap
The company put on a semi-staged version of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the last minute, after a backstage lift got jammed.
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Aribert Reimann, Masterful German Opera Composer, Is Dead at 88
His works, which were radically individual, were among the most celebrated of the late 20th and early 21st century.