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My Favorites from the Met’s 2022-23 Season
I found the Met’s 2022-23 season beautiful and enriching beyond measure, having attended seven operas (and listened to nearly everything over the radio). Here are eight of my favorite performances and moments. What are yours?
My Night at the Opera: Fedora (PART 2)
When Sonya entered with Piotr, I was immediately struck by how completely happy she looked, emphasized by her airy white dress. No forced enjoyment, just complete joy and peace.
My Night at the Opera: Fedora (PART 1)
Umberto Giordano’s verismo opera Fedora has been much pooh-poohed. It’s mounted these days largely as a diva showcase… but it is a neglected gem.
