Thomas, Russell (Singer)

Strauss’s ‘Die Frau Ohne Schatten’ at the Metropolitan Opera

“Die Frau Ohne Schatten,” a dense ode to fertility, may not sound appealing at first. But in this performance, the fairy tale comes movingly to life.

By Zachary Woolfe

The star tenor played a central role at the company from the start. Since his ouster, it has worked to define itself on its own terms.

By Adam Nagourney

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