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fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago
London music

The Man to Call When You Need a Cimbalom. (A What?)

The cimbalom's rare use in orchestras showcases its unique place in the musical landscape.
#elza-van-den-heever
Berlin music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Heads Up: The Met's Salome Is Spectacular

Elza van den Heever's remarkable portrayal of Salome juxtaposes her carnal role with a surprisingly warm vocal performance.
fromAP News
1 week ago
Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever's 'Salome' performance leads to haunting nightmares, reflecting the intense nature of her role.
Claus Guth's production of 'Salome' is an intense reinterpretation, updating the narrative for a modern audience.
fromAol
1 week ago
Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever's portrayal of Salome deeply affects her, leading to vivid nightmares that reflect the darkness of the character.
Berlin music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Heads Up: The Met's Salome Is Spectacular

Elza van den Heever's remarkable portrayal of Salome juxtaposes her carnal role with a surprisingly warm vocal performance.
fromAP News
1 week ago
Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever's 'Salome' performance leads to haunting nightmares, reflecting the intense nature of her role.
Claus Guth's production of 'Salome' is an intense reinterpretation, updating the narrative for a modern audience.
fromAol
1 week ago
Berlin music

Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'

Elza van den Heever's portrayal of Salome deeply affects her, leading to vivid nightmares that reflect the darkness of the character.
more#elza-van-den-heever
Berlin music
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Metropolitan Opera Brings Salome a New Head

The Metropolitan Opera intricately crafts props, including a lifelike severed head for its production of Salome.
#opera
NYC music
fromPlaybill
1 week ago

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What's Happening in Classic Art This Week

New production of Salome opens at the Metropolitan Opera featuring Elza van den Heever as the lead.
Aida returns to the Met with returning stars including Elīna Garanča and Angel Blue.
Carnegie Hall hosts various performances from notable artists, enhancing the classic arts scene in New York.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
London

The Singer in the Village' Who Became an Opera Star

Youngest Carmen at the Met and Royal Opera House: Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina's early career success and passion for opera.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Angel Blue Doubted Her Path in Opera. Now She's a Star.

Angel Blue's emotional tribute to her late father and self-belief highlights her journey from doubt to success in opera.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Berlin music

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko, after a controversial period due to political affiliations, is returning to major European opera houses but remains excluded from the Metropolitan Opera.
fromSecret NYC
8 months ago
NYC real estate

The Metropolitan Opera House: A Must-Visit Icon of NYC's Cultural Scene

The Metropolitan Opera House is a key cultural landmark in NYC, showcasing excellence in opera and attracting a global audience.
NYC music
fromPlaybill
1 week ago

Six Strings, Seven Veils: What's Happening in Classic Art This Week

New production of Salome opens at the Metropolitan Opera featuring Elza van den Heever as the lead.
Aida returns to the Met with returning stars including Elīna Garanča and Angel Blue.
Carnegie Hall hosts various performances from notable artists, enhancing the classic arts scene in New York.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
London

The Singer in the Village' Who Became an Opera Star

Youngest Carmen at the Met and Royal Opera House: Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina's early career success and passion for opera.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Angel Blue Doubted Her Path in Opera. Now She's a Star.

Angel Blue's emotional tribute to her late father and self-belief highlights her journey from doubt to success in opera.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Berlin music

More European Opera Houses Welcome Back Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko, after a controversial period due to political affiliations, is returning to major European opera houses but remains excluded from the Metropolitan Opera.
fromSecret NYC
8 months ago
NYC real estate

The Metropolitan Opera House: A Must-Visit Icon of NYC's Cultural Scene

The Metropolitan Opera House is a key cultural landmark in NYC, showcasing excellence in opera and attracting a global audience.
more#opera
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Best mezzo soprano singer 'on the planet' fired by Metropolitan Opera after she struggled to hit her high notes: suit

Anita Rachvelishvili claims discrimination after the Met Opera canceled her contracts due to post-pregnancy vocal issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Berlin music

The Conductor Joana Mallwitz Mixes Intensity With Approachability

Joana Mallwitz highlights the deep connection between conductors and their musical works, particularly with Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.
Berlin music
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Opera to double cast Verdi and Puccini, as well as shift contemporary works from Saturdays

The Metropolitan Opera is adjusting its programming to enhance financial stability by focusing on more revivals and double casting popular productions.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

An Aida That Tries to Apologize for Itself

Mayer's staging of Aida critiques cultural romanticism but may sacrifice the opera's grandeur and authenticity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

TV, Movies, Music and Art to Look Forward to in 2025

Severance's new season promises dark humor and deeper exploration of work-life themes.
Metropolitan Opera's Die Frau Ohne Schatten raises anticipation for Salome's unique production.
Weather Station's music combines various influences to depict contemporary life.
#yannick-nezet-seguin
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

The Met Opera Plans a New Ring' With a Familiar Maestro

The Metropolitan Opera will stage a new production of Wagner's Ring cycle in the 2027-28 season, marking the company's first new Ring cycle production in nearly two decades.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Daniele Rustioni, Fixture at the Met Opera, Will Be Its Guest Conductor

Daniele Rustioni named principal guest conductor at the Metropolitan Opera to enhance stability and continuity for the Met Orchestra.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

The Met Opera Plans a New Ring' With a Familiar Maestro

The Metropolitan Opera will stage a new production of Wagner's Ring cycle in the 2027-28 season, marking the company's first new Ring cycle production in nearly two decades.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Daniele Rustioni, Fixture at the Met Opera, Will Be Its Guest Conductor

Daniele Rustioni named principal guest conductor at the Metropolitan Opera to enhance stability and continuity for the Met Orchestra.
more#yannick-nezet-seguin
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Review: A Devastated Drone Pilot Opens the Met Opera's Season

The Metropolitan Opera began a new season with 'Grounded,' highlighting contemporary themes wrapped in familiar narratives, yet lacking significant musical or political risk.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Lucine Amara, 99, Dies; Familiar Soprano at the Met Saw Bias There

Lucine Amara had a notable 41-year career at the Metropolitan Opera and won a discrimination case, leaving a lasting legacy in the opera world.
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