On this fine day
On this day in 1972 soprano Atsuko Azuma made her Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of Madama Butterfly.
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A victorious return
On this day in 1969, the Metropolitan Opera opened its season, delayed more than three months due to prolonged labor-management negotiations.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
Bold intruders, leave this house this very instant!
On this day in 1951, the Metropolitan Opera presented a new production of Così fan tutte directed by Alfred Lunt.
“Nadine Conner did everything right”
On this day in 1952 the Metropolitan Opera presented a new production of La bohème directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Second best
On this day in 1934 Anny Konetzni made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Brünnhilde in Die Walküre.
The Magic Flute
Today’s abridged performance begins an hour early.
All small infinities
On this day in 1903, the Metropolitan Opera presented the first staged performance of Parsifal outside Bayreuth.
Swan dive
Lohengrin, one of my favorite Wagner operas, has been missing from the Met since 2006! For holiday listening and to prepare for its 26 February return, Chris’s Cache offers four interesting versions spanning nearly 40 years.
Wunderkind
On this day in 1955 Thomas Schippers made his Metropolitan Opera debut conducting a double bill of the ballet Soirée and Don Pasquale.
Can you prove that it didn’t happen?
Coming soon: an opera adaptation of the cult film Plan 9 from Outer Space.
Trouser role
On this day in 1984 Jochen Kowalski made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Prince Orlofsky.
Aida
Michelle Bradley takes the title role in this live performance from the Met.
Regal and distinguished beauty
On this day in 1936 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a revival of Die Walküre featuring the debut of contralto Kerstin Thorborg.
Right off the bat
On this day in 1950 the Metropolitan Opera presented a new production of Die Fledermaus.
Mozart, maximally
Do you ever wonder how easy it is to invent a Christmas tradition?
Oh, Marie, don’t ask!
On this date in 1991 the Metropolitan Opera presented the world premiere of John Corigliano‘s The Ghosts of Versailles.
“A well-worn work”
On this day in 1900 the Metropolitan Opera opened its season with a revival of Roméo et Juliette.
Rachvelishvili recedes!
Mezzo Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled all her remaining Met performances of Aida due to illness.
Rigoletto
Luca Salsi, Lisette Oropesa and Stephen Costello star in this live broadcast.
Elvino’s bride
On this day in 1883 soprano Marcella Sembrich, then in her debut season at the Metropolitan Opera, sang La sonnambula.
The fuzzy end of the lollipop
That Some Like It Hot—this season’s high budget and high-profile Broadway musical—fizzles rather than sizzles is not only a disappointment, but also a bit of surprise.
On a clear day
On this day in 1977 Maria Chiara made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Violetta.