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In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'
Read full article: In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from 'Carmen'The production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera demanded their names be removed from programs due to a restaging decision.
Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'
Read full article: Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome'Elza van den Heever’s portrayal of Salome sticks to her when she leaves the Metropolitan Opera for a rented apartment on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Met Opera to double cast Verdi and Puccini, as well as shift contemporary works from Saturdays
Read full article: Met Opera to double cast Verdi and Puccini, as well as shift contemporary works from SaturdaysThe Metropolitan Opera will double cast a portion of Verdi and Puccini revivals and shift some contemporary compositions away from Saturdays at the recommendation of a consultant trying to boost the company’s finances.
Jonas Kaufmann battles back from infection in Claus Guth's 'Doppleganger'
Read full article: Jonas Kaufmann battles back from infection in Claus Guth's 'Doppleganger'Tenor Jonas Kaufmann, recovered from a multi-drug resistant germ infection, is appearing in “Doppleganger,” a staged version of Schubert's final songs.