Dancing with Revenge: Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera Returns to the Met
Verdi is one of the most famous composers in the operatic canon. Now, Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” returns to the Met in a new production by David Alden.
Bizet’s Lusty Gypsy Returns to the Met
Richard Eyre’s updated, relocated production of “Carmen” returns to the Metropolitan Opera, replacing a traditional production by the great director Franco Zeffirelli. The trend toward modern productions is a widespread phenomenon.
National Opera Center Opens on Seventh Avenue
The National Opera Center, a new hub for opera industry professionals rented by Opera America, opened its doors on Sept. 28.
