Is ‘Tristan’ the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met

Opera director Yuval Sharon has said that Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” is the hardest work in the traditional repertoire to ...

The Met Opera Gambles on a Visionary Director for Its New ‘Tristan’

Yuval Sharon, known for his bold approach to opera, is making his Met debut with what he has called “the single hardest work” ...

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly. The Met will have 17 productions, its fewest ...
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At the Met Opera House, the Control Room Brings ‘Kavalier & Clay’ to Life

Performances in N.Y.C. At the Metropolitan Opera, a cramped studio at the back of the hall is a command tower, controlling the show’s elaborate video and effects. At the Metropolitan Opera, a cramped ...