Michael Mayer’s Faux-Archaeologists Can’t Rescue His Entombed ‘Aida’ at the Met
Mayer’s weak attempt to address opera’s recent struggles with its history of fetishization of “exotic” cultures adds nothing to the production.
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On Family, Faith and Ensemble Work: Incandescent Soprano Angel Blue Opens Up
"One person might be the lead but, ultimately, people are coming to see a team.”
‘Die Frau ohne Schatten’ at the Met Is Full of Beauty and Surprises
This revival makes a compelling argument for pulling the opera out of storage more often.
