It’s official! You’ve cast your votes for the operas you most look forward to hearing at the Met this fall, and if the opera has “Macbeth” in the title, you’re there. Most popular among the cher public were Macbeth, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk, The Death of Klinghoffer, Die Meistersinger and Le nozze di Figaro. Complete results after the jump.

Opera

Votes
Macbeth

228
Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

212
The Death of Klinghoffer

187
Die Meistersinger

150
Le nozze di Figaro

131
The Merry Widow

52
René Pape in Recital

45
Carmen

42
Aïda

35
Die Zauberflöte

24
La bohème

17
Il barbiere di Siviglia

16
La traviata

10
Hansel and Gretel

10
Total

1,159

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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