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Industry News February 2025: Resignations, cancellations & happy winners announced
Appointments The Metropolitan Opera announced the appointment of Daniele Rustioni to the position of principal guest conductor for a three-year term, becoming only the third…
Metropolitan Opera Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin signs contract extension through 2029–30 season
The Metropolitan Opera today announced the contract extension of its Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, through the 2029–30 season.
Soprano Leah Hawkins named the Met’s 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award winner
The Metropolitan Opera has named soprano Leah Hawkins the winner of the 2024 Beverly Sills Artist Award.
Pene Pati: From YouTube to the Metropolitan Opera
Pene Pati made time to sit down with La Scena Musicale while in Bordeaux, France, set to perform a concert at the Opéra national de Bordeaux the following day.
Newswire | Met Opera Announces First-Ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour
The Metropolitan Opera announced today its first-ever Met Orchestra Asia Tour this summer, June 19–30, immediately following its annual June residency at Carnegie Hall.
Highlights | UMG and Warner Music Layoffs, Canadians Win International Opera Competitions
Off the back of numerous music industry layoffs in 2023, Universal Music Group and Atlantic Music Group have announced their own rounds of job cutting.
Newswire | Met Opera Announces 19 Semifinalists for 2024 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition
The 19 semifinalists of the Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, including Ottawa mezzo-soprano Tessa Fackelmann, will compete in the semifinal round on March 11.
Highlights | 2024-2025 Season Announcements Continue, Universities Legally Challenge Quebec
2024-2025 season announcements continue, Apple may be fined over $700 million CAD for allegedly stifling Spotify, and Concordia and McGill University are legally challenging the Quebec government over tuition increases.
Newswire | Met Opera Announces 2024-2025 Season with Four Met Premieres
The Metropolitan Opera announced today the 2024–25 season lineup, showcasing timeless classics of the operatic repertory in revivals and new productions, alongside four Met premieres.
