Stage Director

Set Designer

Tormented by the death of her father at the hands of her mother, Elektra has only one thing in mind—revenge. When her brother Orest returns seething with vengeance, the siblings stage their bloody coup.

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Elektra

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Soprano Sonya Yoncheva adds another major heroine to her impressive list of Met roles, starring as the fearless title priestess of Bellini’s scorching bel canto drama. The extraordinary cast also features tenor Michael Spyres as Norma’s unfaithful Roman lover, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Norma’s protégé turned rival, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Norma’s warrior father out for blood. Maurizio Benini conducts David McVicar’s fiery production, which played to sold-out audiences when it premiered in 2017.

Norma

Lincoln Center

David McVicar’s monumental production—created for the Met premiere of the original French version of Verdi’s gripping drama in the 2021–22 season—returns, now sung in Italian and starring an unbeatable cast of dramatic voices.

Don Carlo

Sparks are sure to fly as some of opera’s most electrifying artists light up Puccini’s classic thriller. Sopranos Aleksandra Kurzak, Angela Gheorghiu, and Liudmyla Monastyrska take on the title role of the desperate diva, opposite tenors Michael Fabiano, Roberto Alagna, and Yusif Eyvazov as the ardent painter-revolutionary Cavaradossi. Baritone John Lundgren makes his Met debut as the merciless Baron Scarpia, sharing the role with baritone Željko Lučić, who reprises his acclaimed portrayal.

Tosca

Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky opens the new season as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance—a tour-de-force role made famous by opera’s ultimate diva, Maria Callas. The Met premiere of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece marks Radvanovsky’s fourth new production with director David McVicar, who also designed the sets for this vivid, atmospheric staging, simultaneously classical, updated, and timeless. Joining Radvanovsky are tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea’s Argonaut husband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, Glauce; bass Michele Pertusi as her father, Creonte, the King of Corinth; and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea’s confidante, Neris. In an impressive fall trifecta at the Met, Maestro Carlo Rizzi conducts Medea, in addition to Don Carlo and Tosca.

Medea

Immerse yourself in the dramatic world of Bizet's timeless masterpiece as you witness Louise Fribo's exceptional vocal prowess and engaging stage presence. As Frasquita, Louise will take you on a journey through the passionate and tumultuous story of love, jealousy, and fate set against the backdrop of sultry Spain.

Louise Fribo's performance promises to deliver a mesmerizing rendition of Frasquita's character, showcasing her versatility as a soprano and her ability to breathe life into the iconic opera. This is an opportunity to experience the magic of "Carmen" in the company of one of the finest sopranos of our time.

David McVicar

Stage Director, Set Designer

Events

9 - 17 Feb, 2024

Elektra · AT&T Performing Arts Center

Feb 28 - Mar 25, 2023

Norma · The Metropolitan Opera

Nov 3 - Dec 3, 2022

Don Carlo · The Metropolitan Opera

Oct 4, 2022 - Apr 15, 2023

Tosca · The Metropolitan Opera

Sep 27 - Oct 28, 2022

Medea · The Metropolitan Opera

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