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Metropolitan Opera Cuts 22 Administrative Jobs
The Metropolitan Opera says it is cutting nine percent of its administrative staff in order to save money. Sep 12, 2014
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The Met Opera's Cheap-Seat Program Goes Online
The Metropolitan Opera said on Thursday that it is moving its rush ticket program online this season, so that patrons will no longer have to physically wait in line. Sep 11, 2014
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Does Booing at La Scala Ruin the Show?
Tenor Roberto Alagna has decided not to return to La Scala this November. The reason: he did not want to endure the catcalls of the loggionisti, Fred Plotkin weighs in. Sep 10, 2014
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Opera As One Explores Gender Change, Identity Struggles
A new opera by Laura Kaminsky looks at a transgender woman coming to terms with herself and her world. David Patrick Stearns reviews the premiere. Sep 5, 2014
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Franz Welser-Möst Quits as Vienna State Opera Music Director
The conductor Franz Welser-Möst is resigning as music director of the Vienna State Opera, citing artistic differences with the company’s director, Dominique Meyer. Sep 5, 2014
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Planet Opera: Performances Not to Miss in the 2014-2015 Season
For the intrepid opera fan, there should be plenty to savor this season. Here are ten global cities (including one tour) featuring notable performances. Sep 4, 2014
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Why Deals with Unions Won't End Met Opera's Challenges
The labor deals that the Metropolitan Opera and 16 of its unions tentatively reached last month meant that a lockout was averted. But its financial travails have not vanished. Sep 3, 2014
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Placido Domingo Closing Act at London iTunes Festival
Placido Domingo will be the closing act at this year's iTunes Festival in London. Sep 2, 2014
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Planet Opera: Going to the Sources
One can learn a lot about operas by going to the cities where they are set. Blogger Fred Plotkin considers Tosca's Rome, Carmen's Seville and the natural world of Wagner. Sep 2, 2014
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Is There Anything Sound about Sound Design?
Blogger Fred Plotkin writes, "There is a euphemism I don’t much care for: Sound Design." Here's why. Aug 26, 2014