Operavore
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Tenor Juan Diego Flórez Cancels Met Appearances
The company said on Thursday that the Mexican tenor Javier Camarena will take his place in the role of Prince Ramiro.
Apr 3, 2014 -
In London, Opera Stays in the Conversation
Visits to London are bracing because it is a place where ideas ferment and people seem engaged with culture as a means of understanding who they are, writes Fred Plotkin.
Apr 3, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Lauritz Melchior (#tbt)
Every Thursday on the Operavore stream we feature a #tbt (Throwback Thursday) artist throughout the day. This week we throw it back to Danish tenor Lauritz Melchior.
Apr 3, 2014 -
Singer to Watch: Layla Claire
Canadian soprano Layla Claire is fast developing a reputation as a Mozart interpreter. We caught up with Claire to discuss Canada, Mozart and her opinion on live broadcasts.
Apr 2, 2014 -
Review: At Metropolitan Opera Contest, Steely Nerves and Second Chances
The Metropolitan Opera's annual stars-of-tomorrow event is often a prelude to a house contract. David Patrick Stearns assesses the talent on display on Sunday.
Mar 31, 2014 -
Diana Damrau in La Sonnambula
Tune in Saturday at 1 pm as the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts their production of Bellini's La Sonnambula featuring German soprano Diana Damrau as Amina.
Mar 29, 2014 -
l'italiana Mirella Freni
Listen to a portion of our 2014 interview with Italian soprano Mirella Freni, who turns 80 today. Mar 29, 2014
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A Wintry Journey of Discontent
Now that brutal hibernal storms may finally be a thing of the past, Fred Plotkin says he can venture into a subject he has deferred for a long while: Schubert’s extraordinary song cycle, Die Winterreise.
Mar 28, 2014 -
Throwback Thursday: Conchita Supervía (#tbt)
This Thursday we're throwing it back to mezzo-soprano Conchita Supervía. We'll play her music throughout the day on the Operavore Stream.
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Video Webcast: Diana Damrau at Le Poisson Rouge
Metropolitan Opera regular Diana Damrau performs music from her new album "Forever" at Le Poisson Rouge. The performance can be streamed live on this page.
Mar 26, 2014