The Met’s ‘I Puritani’ and the Tension Between Historical Realism and Operatic Fantasy The English Civil War provides obstacles to Bellini's lovers, but instead of amping up the drama, the additional history knocks it off-kilter. By Gabrielle Ferrari
Tenor Benjamin Bernheim Scores Another Triumph in the Met’s ‘Tales of Hoffmann’ Revival With this role, Bernheim has firmly established himself as one of the Met’s most important tenors. By Christopher Corwin
Melodrama Envelops ‘Manon’ and ‘Macbeth’ at the Met—Onstage and Off Solid revivals catch fire with thrilling performances by Anna Netrebko and Michael Fabiano. By James Jorden