By Gregory Moomjy I know it has been a while, dear readers. But if you can find it within your power to remember all the way back to March when the pandemic had just begun, La Traviata was one of the first operas that The Met streamed publicly on its website. At the time, my…Continue reading REVIEW: La Traviata on The Opera Philadelphia Channel

By Gregory Moomjy For anyone who has spent the past year living under a rock, 2020 is a hellscape. But, say what you will about coronavirus, the ongoing conversations over race, and the presidential election; this year has provided us with some prime meme-fodder. One of my favorite memes, which has been circulating around the…Continue reading REVIEW: Lawrence Brownlee and Friends

By Gregory Moomjy Now that the next Met season has just been announced and performances are under way for the final new production of the current one, I find myself reflecting on this season’s batch of new productions.  I’m struck by the irony that a new production of The Flying Dutchman should follow so closely…Continue reading REVIEW: The Flying Dutchman

Review by Gregory Moomjy According to legend, a rather high-profile gaffe occurred at the world premiere of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.  At that time, he was almost completely deaf.  However, regardless of his hearing, Beethoven was never one to write for the voice.  Consequently, during rehearsals the Maestro faced many a disgruntled soprano who could not…Continue reading REVIEW: Leonore

By Gregory Moomjy My favorite part of every opera season might come as a surprise to you. No, its not opening night at The Met, nor is it the Richard Tucker gala. Don’t get me wrong, I love those events. They’re fantastic evenings. The best part of which is the palpable sense of camaraderie between…Continue reading REVIEW: Agrippina