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arts16 days ago•166 min saved

Met Opera Opens Season with a Playful, Bloody 'Macbeth'

The Metropolitan Opera opened its 2026-27 season on September 23 with a new production of Verdi's 'Macbeth,' directed by Louisa Proske. The staging blends gothic horror with campy spectacle, featuring a large coven of witches, acrobatic sword fights, and a rotating set. Critics praised the vocal performances of Lise Davidsen and Quinn Kelsey, as well as Yannick Nézet-Séguin's conducting, though some noted a lack of psychological depth in the central couple's dynamic.

via Vulture|

#arts #lise-davidsen #macbeth

arts7 months ago•2 min saved

Lise Davidsen Leads a Radical Wagner Return in the Met’s Tristan und Isolde

Lise Davidsen delivers a monumental Isolde in Yuval Sharon’s inventive Met staging of Tristan und Isolde, reimagining the Liebestod with a newborn and guiding the performance to a luminous, transformative finale that signals a new era for Wagner at the Met.

via The New York Times|

#arts #lise-davidsen #met-opera

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Met Opera Cuts Jobs, Salaries, and Shows in Cost-Cutting Push

The Metropolitan Opera announced 22 administrative layoffs, 4–15% salary reductions for 35 executives including general manager Peter Gelb, and a cut from 18 to 17 productions next season, with Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina postponed, as it seeks about $40 million in immediate and near-term savings while awaiting a pending $200 million Saudi funding deal. The organization is also exploring revenue options such as selling naming rights, the murals, or renting the venue to pop acts, to maintain artistic standards and financial sustainability.

via The Guardian|

#business #finance #layoffs

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Met Opera Seeks Saudi Aid to Address Financial Challenges

The Metropolitan Opera is partnering with Saudi Arabia to perform there for three weeks each winter, a deal expected to generate over $100 million to help address its severe financial difficulties caused by pandemic-related fund withdrawals and declining revenues.

via The New York Times|

#cultural-deal #endowment #financial-woes

arts-and-culture1 year ago•5 min saved

Met Opera's 'Diva Whisperer' Retires After 18 Years

Suzi Gomez-Pizzo, known as the 'Diva Whisperer' for her 18-year career as a wardrobe supervisor at the Met Opera, is retiring. She has been a trusted confidante and troubleshooter for opera stars, helping them with quick costume changes and emotional support backstage. Her career highlights include dressing renowned singers and managing costumes for over 2,000 performances. She plans to enjoy her retirement after a career dedicated to supporting opera's brightest stars.

via The New York Times|

#arts-and-culture #costume-supervisor #met-opera

arts2 years ago•1 min saved

"Powerhouse Performance: Lise Davidsen Shines in 'Forza' at the Met Opera"

Lise Davidsen, known for her performances in Wagner and Strauss works, is set to star in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Verdi's "La Forza del Destino" and will also take on the title role in "Tosca" next season, marking her entry into the world of Italian opera after initially focusing on other repertoire.

via The New York Times|

#arts #italian-opera #lise-davidsen