Legs and Aesthetic Density: Lulu at the Metropolitan Opera

Elizabeth – After seeing William Kentridge’s new production of Lulu on opening night at the Met, I realized I needed to see it a second time in order to fully take in the opera.  So we went again (thank you Met Rush lottery!) this past Saturday for one of the final performances.  This production has so… [Read More]

Mental Illness, Murder and Bronchitis: Wozzeck at the Metropolitan Opera

Elizabeth – In the premiere of Wozzeck Thursday evening, Matthias Goerne stepped in for Thomas Hampson in the titular role.  Initially I was disappointed to hear the news as I adore Hampson and was looking forward to hearing him in this new role.  But Hampson’s loss was the Met’s gain as the German stepped in… [Read More]