‘Lamb of God’ brings Easter message to New York City

First performed in 2010, the global Easter concert will be presented at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on ...

Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Essentially, opera is an art form that is nearly entirely reliant on donations. The top opera companies pull anywhere between ...
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Andrea Bocelli to Perform at The Metropolitan Opera House in October

“Returning to the Met is always an emotional experience for me,” shares Maestro Bocelli. “To be able to share some of the most powerful operatic repertoire in such a sacred space is an honor. It is ...
BroadwayWorld

Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI

The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor ...
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Metropolitan Opera Cancels Season Over Virus and Faces $60 Million Loss

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera, the nation’s largest performing arts organization, announced Thursday that it would cancel the rest of its season because of the coronavirus pandemic and begin an ...

Bruce Crawford, Arts-Loving Adman Who Led the Met Opera, Dies at 96

He helped build the ad agency BBDO International into a powerhouse before channeling his passion for opera into managing the ...
The New York Times

Stuart Burrows, Welsh Lyric Tenor Who Straddled the Atlantic, Dies at 92

He was a mainstay at both the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House, winning acclaim for his full tenor range and a rich, unforced tone, notably singing Mozart. By Adam Nossiter Stuart Burrows, ...
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Best US Opera Houses

Opera houses are among the most impressive architectural achievements in American culture. By combining excellent acoustics with breathtaking design, these venues create settings where music and drama ...