Opera Traditionalists Will Adore the Met’s Opulent 1980s ‘Arabella’ Sopranos Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Louise Alder find their “Right Ones” in Strauss’s winning comedy. By Christopher Corwin
Doubt, Faith and the Creative Odyssey Behind Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “HILDEGARD” Produced in collaboration with Beth Morrison and directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer, the work bridges sacred tradition and modern experimentation. By Jordan Riefe
Young Singers Must Keep Their Eyes on the Prizes When Launching Opera Careers A week before the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Grand Finals, nineteen semifinalists performed for the first time on the Met stage. By Christopher Corwin
Double Diva: Renée Fleming and Sonya Yoncheva Perform at Carnegie Hall and the Met By Christopher Corwin
‘Love Letters’ At Carnegie Hall: Alec Baldwin Reads (Not From a Phone Book) and Shirtless Vikings Give Us Vodka! By Drew Grant