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

Charles Edwards’s deceptively traditional, exceptionally sung production of Bellini’s “I Puritani” makes space for its stars.
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The Met’s ‘I Puritani’ and the Tension Between Historical Realism and Operatic Fantasy

The English Civil War provides obstacles to Bellini’s lovers, but instead of amping up the drama, the additional history ...
Rome Sentinel

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD presents 'I Puritani' at Munson

The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series continues at Munson with a simulcast of Bellini’s I Puritani on Jan. 10 in Utica.
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Youngstown native stars in Met Opera

A 1991 Youngstown East High School graduate has a starring role in an opera being broadcast around the world this weekend.

Lisette Oropesa shines and draws rave reactions in Met Opera’s ‘I Puritani’

Lisette Oropesa impresses Metropolitan Opera's Peter Gelb with her talent and intellect. Gelb compares her to Beverly Sills, ...
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Met Opera’s Summer HD Festival returns with 10 free screenings at Lincoln Center Plaza

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Metropolitan Opera is again hosting its popular Summer HD Festival featuring free screenings at Lincoln Center Plaza starting next month. The festival features 10 ...