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.
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The Met’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Andrea Chénier’ Is Marred By Miscast Lovers
The opera house's current revival, its first in nearly a dozen years, features an attractive, HD-ready cast that only sporadically rises to the occasion.
Five Pieces That Quietly Stole the Show at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025
The strongest presentations feel almost allergic to hype, with tightly edited selections that reward close looking.
