The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay We first started hearing about this opera back in the spring of this year when it was announced for the MET’s opening program for the season. While I was unfamiliar with the source material (Michael Chabon’s 2001 novel with the same name as the opera), I found it …
Opera Diary: Two Remarkable New Operas at the Met
We New Yorkers aren’t shy about our love of music, and opera remains high on our list. Despite the loss of the New York City Opera several years ago, and, sadly, very limited performances from the city’s many smaller, independent opera companies (due to the pandemic over the past two years), the Metropolitan is back …
Opera Diary: A Concert for Ukraine at The Metropolitan Opera
In The Metropolitan Opera Supports the People of Ukraine, my March 4 post, I found it very gratifying to share with readers my pride in the work of the Metropolitan Opera Association. Many of you agreed with me, and your responses (both to me and at LinkedIn, where I also share these posts) made that clear. …
Opera Diary: The Metropolitan Opera Supports The People of Ukraine
I have been a “regular” of the Metropolitan Opera for many years, and I’m not shy about saying that the company and its many outstanding performances are frequent subjects in these posts. So I’m sure none of my regular readers will be surprised when I say that I’ve never been prouder of my relationship with …