Darling Lily
On this day in 1956 the Metropolitan Opera celebrated the 25th anniversary of the debut of soprano Lily Pons.
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Queen of the New Year
Although the gold glitter cannons detonated at the end of the act were an ostentatious reminder that this was a celebration of the new year, it seemed that the only words on anyone’s lips as the audience filed out of the theater were “Viva Netrebko!”
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).
The Great British Faking Show
The Royal Opera House demonstrates it is “proud to have the values of inclusivity, internationalism and openness at its heart” …
New singers, new songs
The New Year begins with a hodgepodge of singers—and composers—each new to Trove Thursday.
Scandale!
On this day in 1958 Maria Callas canceled a gala performance of Norma after the first act in the so-called “Rome Walkout.”
Days of future past
What’s the biggest parterre box story of December 2019? Why, a look into the “Soaring 20s” at the Met!
Isn’t it warm, isn’t it rosy?
On this day in 1972, Stephen Sondheim‘s Company closed on Broadway, finishing a run of 705 performances.
New Year’s Eve Puccini Gala
Cher public, let’s ring in the New Year in the most “Metropolitan Opera” way possible: lots of Puccini and extremely long intermissions!
The biggest scoops of the decade
Get ready for a barrel of charm, a fabulous thrill as La Cieca (not pictured) proudly presents the the biggest little headlines on parterre box for the decade 2010-2019.
The Stuff and Nonsense Dreams Are Made On
The New York Gilbert And Sullivan Players is giving its umpteenth production of The Mikado through next Sunday at the Kaye Playhouse, and the show remains frisky and first rate.
New kid on the block
On this day in 2009 Yannick Nézet-Séguin made his Metropolitan Opera debut conducting Carmen.
Faces in the crowd
Saturday night’s Rosenkavalier at the Met was an evening of excess — beautiful singing, sensitive acting, elaborate sets, and an unfortunate business that mars Robert Carsen’s otherwise excellent production.
My house is made of flowers
On this day in 1954 the Harold Arlen–Truman Capote musical House of Flowers opened at the Alvin Theatre, to run 165 performances.
“I’m just a housewife!”
Born on this day in 1936 actress, producer and social advocate Mary Tyler Moore.
The Snow Queen
From the Bayerische Staatsoper, a telecast of Hans Abrahamsen‘s The Snow Queen featuring Barbara Hannigan.
Come, my queen, take hands with me
Happy 85th birthday to thespian Dame Maggie Smith.
Every snarl and shimmer
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra reigned supreme at the opening night of Wozzeck on Friday evening, rendering every snarl and shimmer of Berg’s score with gripping intensity.
Wozzeck
Tonight’s listening experience: the premiere of a new Met production of Wozzeck.
“I am at heart a gentleman”
Born on this day in 1901 actress and diseuse Marlene Dietrich.
Heaven is a place in Perth
Trove Thursday bids adieu to 2019 with Bizet’s rare La Jolie Fille de Perth with the enchanting Christiane Eda-Pierre as the heroine who survives her madness.
Drama queen
On this day in 1830 Donizetti’s Anna Bolena premiered in Milan.
Teen titans
Of the hundreds of opera performances Our Own JJ (not pictured) attended in the 2010s he narrows it down to the ten most glittering highlights.