The Latest Breaking News from the Metropolitan Opera

Paul Plishka, a powerful bass with a ready smile and hearty laugh who sang 1,672 performances at the Metropolitan Opera over 51 years, has died

Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years

Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera has been narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin

Yuval Sharon, an American known for innovative productions, will direct the Metropolitan Opera’s next stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and “Tristan und Isolde,” both starring soprano Lise Davidsen and conducted by music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

The Metropolitan Opera sold 72% of available tickets this season, up from 66% in 2022-23

On today’s edition of arts24, FRANCE 24's Jennifer Ben Brahim meets Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen. She’s performed on some of the most hallowed stages around the world: From the Royal Opera House to the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala. Lise Davidsen is now taking on one of the most iconic…

Witness the extraordinary journey of Aigul Akhmetshina, the ordinary girl from Russia's heartland, as she takes on the role of Carmen at the Met Opera.

Aigul Akhmetshina says she’s a fighter — and she’s had to be to make it to the Metropolitan Opera, where she leads a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen” opening on New Year’s Eve

WCPE says that six contemporary operas being presented this season by the Metropolitan Opera — including ones dealing with violence, race and LGBTQ issues — are "unsuitable" for broadcast.