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Metropolitan Opera Review 2015-16 'Anna Bolena': Sondra Radvanovsky Gives Performance for the Ages as Anna Bolena

All in all, this was an unforgettable night with riveting performances. It is a shame that there will not be an HD recording for Radvanovsky's interpretation as it is sure to be legendary in years to come. With such a triumph as Anna, it is hard not to look forward to "Maria Stuarda" and "Roberto Devereux," two works that include some of Donizetti's most irresistible and mature music.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna Lead 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci'

Oct 09, 2015 04:12 PM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Jan. 21 the double bill "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" will open with star tenors Yonghoon lee and Roberto Alagna in the leading roles.

Metropolitan Opera Preview - Roberto Devereux: Sondra Radvanovsky to Make History As Queen Elizabeth I

Sep 26, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On March 24, Donizetti's "Roberto Devereux" will make its Metropolitan Opera premiere starring Sondra Radvanovsky and Elina Garanca.

Goerke, Alvarez, Gerzmava Team Splendidly in Puccini's 'Turandot'

Sep 24, 2015 10:42 AM EDT By David Salazar

"Turandot" offers Met audiences some of the greatest visual, aural and dramatic pleasures they can expect when going to the opera and this cast certainly lives up to that promise in every possible way. Goerke and Alvarez succeed as the polarizing lovers while Gerzmava delivers poignantly as the opera's ultimate heart and soul.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Opening Night: Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain and Anna Netrebko Grace Red Carpet

Sep 22, 2015 03:37 PM EDT By Francisco Salazar

The Metropolitan Opera held its opening night on Sept. 21 with Verdi's "Otello" in a new production by Bartlett Sher.

Singers Salvage Bartlett Sher's Uninispired 'Otello' Production At Met Opera Opening Night

Sep 22, 2015 11:03 AM EDT By David Salazar

From a musical standpoint, this "Otello" delivered. Considering the opera and its endless musical rewards, that should be enough to warrant the experience. Unfortunately the new production offers nothing new and the new things that it does offer are often distracting and amount to little insightful or emotionally resonant.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Sondra Radvanovsky Portrays Maria Stuarda in Donizetti's Masterpiece

Sep 19, 2015 09:47 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Jan. 29 the Metropolitan Opera will revive David McVicar's production of Donizetti's "Maria Stuarda."

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Anna Netrebko Makes Recital Debut

Sep 04, 2015 04:25 PM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Feb. 28 Anna Netrebko will make her New York Recital Debut at the Metropolitan Opera.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Diana Damrau Leads The Met's New "Les Pêcheurs de Perles"

Aug 29, 2015 10:07 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On New Year 's Eve Diana Damrau will return to the Metropolitan Opera for the first performances of Bizet's "Les Pêcheurs de Perles" in 100 years.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Isabel Leonard, Valeriano Lanchas and David Portillo Lead 'The Barber of Seville'

Aug 22, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

In December the Metropolitan Opera will showcase its Holiday presentation of "The Barber of Seville" starring Isabel Leonard.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Joyce Didonato Reprises Rossini's 'La Donna del Lago'

Aug 15, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Dec. 11, the Metropolitan Opera reprises its production of Rossini's "La Donna del Lago" with the exceptional mezzo Joyce Didonato.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Music Director James Levine Conducts Strauss' 'Die Fledermaus'

Aug 08, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Dec.4, the Metropolitan Opera will celebrate the holiday season by reprising Jeremy Sams' production of "Die Fledermaus" starring Susanna Phillips and conducted by Music Director James Levine.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Željko Lučić Brings His Acclaimed Portrayal of Verdi's 'Rigoletto'

Aug 01, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

On Oct. 20 Verdi's masterpiece "Rigoletto" will return with two of the most acclaimed baritones, George Gagnidze and Željko Lučić in Michael Mayer's Las Vegas production.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Marlis Petersen Headlines New Production Alban Berg's 'Lulu'

Jul 25, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

Alban Berg's "Lulu" returns to the Met after a five-year absence in a new production by William Kentridge starring the superb Marlis Petersen.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Maria Agresta Makes Her Met Debut in Puccini's 'La Boheme'; Latinos Ramon Vargas, Ailyn Perez and Ana Maria Martinez Also Star

Jul 17, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

Puccini's "La Boheme" returns to the Met in Franco Zeffirelli's beloved production starring Met debutante Maria Agresta and Ramon Vargas. Ana Maria Martinez and Ailyn Perez also star in the opera.

Metropolitan Opera 2015-16 Preview: Angela Gheorghiu and Maria Guleghina Headline Puccini's 'Tosca'; Placido Domingo Conducts

Jul 10, 2015 05:02 PM EDT By Francisco Salazar

Puccini's "Tosca" returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Oct. 16 with superstar Angela Gheorghiu, Liudmyla Monastyrska, and Maria Guleghina alternating the title role.