Opera – Page 43

Blanchard, Terence Brown, Camille A Classical Music Fire Shut Up in My Bones (Opera) Green, Ryan Speedo Lemmons, Kasi Metropolitan Opera Opera

‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ Review: A Met Milestone Returns

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.

By Zachary Woolfe

Black People Deaths (Obituaries) Discrimination Italy Opera Tynes, Margaret (1919-2024) United States

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.”

By Adam Nossiter

Eugene Onegin (Opera) Ghaheri, Shadi Heartbeat Opera Opera Quaid, Amanda Schlosberg, Daniel The Extinctionist (Opera) Wills, Dustin

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.

By Joshua Barone

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