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Met Opera 2023-24 Radio Review: Dead Man Walking
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

Met Opera 2023-24 Radio Review: Dead Man Walking

When Dead Man Walking premiered in 2000, the Met avoided modern like the plague. Now, at last, DMW is at the Met. There’s no question that it is an emotionally harrowing work. There’s also no question that audiences love this beautiful wringer.

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Met Opera Radio Review: Die Zauberflöte
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

Met Opera Radio Review: Die Zauberflöte

The Met’s stupendous 2022-23 season draws to a close with Simon McBurney’s imaginative new production of Mozart’s delightful Die Zauberflöte. The voices are gorgeous, but it’s hard for me to stay positive about birthday-suit suits.

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