The New York Times

I’m Bidding My Opera Career Adieu. Here’s Why.

Ms. Graves, a mezzo-soprano, is an opera singer. After more than 40 years of singing in opera houses around the world, I have decided to retire from the stage. My last performance will be as Maria in ...
The New York Times

Review: Singers Come First in the Met Opera’s New ‘Puritani’

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars. By Joshua ...
The New York Times

At the Met, Toasting With Traditional Puritans on New Year’s Eve

Performances in N.Y.C. The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani,” directed by Charles Edwards, is “a retro move,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager. Charles Edwards on ...
The New York Times

Influencers Get Their Night at the Opera as the Met Courts New Fans

Performances in N.Y.C. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 influencers to help convince a younger, online audience that opera isn’t scary or even unaffordable. The Metropolitan Opera has invited 70 ...
The New York Times

The Met’s ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Hearts (With a ‘6-7’ to Boot)

Performances in N.Y.C. Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation. Credit... Supported by By ...
ExtremeTech

Opera's Agentic AI Browser, Neon, Is Now Available to Anyone

This Thursday, Opera made Opera Neon, its experimental AI browser, available to the general public. Anyone can now subscribe for $19.90 per month without waiting on a list. Opera Neon is an agentic ...
The New York Times

From ‘Spaghetti Western’ Scores to the Opera Stage

Throughout his life, Ennio Morricone felt shunned by the classical music world. But these days his pop-culture cachet isn’t such a drawback. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Naples, Italy Thirty ...
MacRumors

Opera Neon Browser Drops Waitlist, Adds Deep Research Agent

Opera today opened access to its agentic Neon browser, allowing anyone to subscribe to the app for AI power users. Opera Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since it launched on ...
The New York Times

Security Lapse Allowed Protesters to Disrupt Performance, Met Opera Says

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said a security guard was absent from his post when two people climbed onstage at a performance of “Carmen.” By ...
New Atlas

Ambitious music venue makes a day at the opera a walk in the park

Apparently, one amazing music venue just isn't enough for Hamburg, Germany. The city already boasts the Elbphilharmonie – one of the world's most notable concert halls – and now it's lining up a ...
WTVF

Nashville Opera combines Van Halen, country, and Broadway in a one-of-a-kind show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville Opera is breaking traditional boundaries this weekend with its first-ever Jukebox Live performance, blending opera with other popular music including Van Halen, ...
The New York Times

In 10 Years at Met Opera, Nadine Sierra Keeps Getting Better

Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Spotlight Nadine Sierra started at the Metropolitan Opera with promise. Watch as she turns into a full-fledged star. Critic’s Spotlight Nadine Sierra started at the ...