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Opera’s Scariest Characters (Halloween Feature)
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

Opera’s Scariest Characters (Halloween Feature)

Halloween is upon us! To get yourself in the mood, read up on a few of opera’s most terrifying characters, from an infanticidal sorceress to a falsely suave lecher. Which operatic character scares the high notes out of you?

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My 2023-24 Resolutions
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

My 2023-24 Resolutions

What do I want out of this season?

I made a list of my 2023-24 season resolutions, my own operatic version of New Year’s. Here they are, plus my basic wish to have a good time at extraordinary operas. What are your resolutions?

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Highlights of the Met’s 2023-24 Season
Violette Leonard Violette Leonard

Highlights of the Met’s 2023-24 Season

On February 22, the Met revealed their 2023-24 season, the first since announcing a shift toward contemporary opera. A third of the operas are recent works, but there’s still plenty of classic repertoire.

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