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Anna Netrebko, Russian soprano with ties to Putin, out at Metropolitan Opera
“It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera. Anna is one of the greatest singers in Met history, but with Putin killing innocent victims in Ukraine,...
Peter Gelb on what it's like to helm the Metropolitan Opera
The 13-year veteran general manager said at a National Institute of Social Sciences dinner that he’s dealt with everything from death threats to hypochondriac singers.
Kathleen Turner to make Metropolitan Opera debut
Kathleen Turner is joining the cast of Gaetano Donizetti's "The Daughter of the Regiment" in a non-singing role.
Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina ready to make her Met Opera debut
Although she's been to New York several times, Garifullina tells us she's most excited to experience the city during the holiday season.
Met Opera fires James Levine over sex abuse allegations
James Levine, the former director emeritus of the Metropolitan Opera, was dethroned from his podium permanently Monday after the institution found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment. The legendary conductor,...
Opera veteran maintains 'diva' status 22 years later
Kathleen Battle was dismissed from the Met more than two decades ago for reportedly being late or not showing up for rehearsals.
Don't ask Mercedes Bass how old she is
The vice chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera celebrated her birthday at the 11th annual Opera News Awards.
Opera star Marlis Petersen retires from iconic grueling role
The German soprano has starred in 10 different productions of the work over the past 20 years, and is retiring.
Plácido Domingo surprises opera fans
There was a heart-lifting finale at the Metropolitan Opera’s Golden Horseshoe dinner Monday at the St. Regis to thank generous Met supporters.
Paul Sorvino's impromptu opera performance
The “Goodfellas” star was so inspired by the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night on Monday that he sang some impromptu arias for his tablemates at a snazzy supper that followed.
Met costume designer spends Christmas hand-beading for debut
William Ivey Long — the costume designer, who’s also head of the American Theatre Wing — spent the day after Christmas hand-beading four elaborate dresses for soprano Renée Fleming in...
Protesters greet stars at the Metropolitan Opera's opening night
Demonstrators were outraged over “The Death of Klinghoffer," the controversial John Adams opera about Palestinian terrorists who hijacked the Achille Lauro in 1985 and murdered New Yorker Leon Klinghoffe.
Activists halt Met performance
Nearly a dozen activists barged into the Metropolitan Opera on Monday night and brought a performance of Tchaikovsky by Russian artists to a halt in protest of Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay...