Matthew Polenzani News

Deutsche Grammophon & Decca Classics, U.S. is proud to present a host of all-new recordings for Spring 2011.

Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard has been named the recipient of the sixth annual Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers at the Metropolitan Opera.

Rachelle Durkin will sing the role of Norina in this Saturday's matinee performance of Don Pasquale, replacing Anna Netrebko, who is ill.

The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.

Peter Barrett will make his Met debut singing the role of Dr. Malatesta in this evening's performance of Don Pasquale, replacing Mariusz Kwiecien, who is ill.

Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.

Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.

Donizetti's Charming Comic Opera "Don Pasquale," Starring Anna Netrebko, begins New Season of THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances at the Met' Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS

The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Verdi's La Traviata on New Year's Eve, December 31. The modern-dress staging, directed by Willy Decker in his Met debut, opened at the Salzburg Festival in 2005 and caused a sensation.

Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.

The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Verdi's La Traviata on New Year's Eve, December 31. The modern-dress staging, directed by Willy Decker in his Met debut, opened at the Salzburg Festival in 2005 and caused a sensation.

Matthew Polenzani will sing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata for all performances this season. For the January 19, 22, 26 and 29 performances, Polenzani replaces Francesco Meli, who has withdrawn due to illness.

The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 80th season of Saturday Afternoon Radio Broadcasts-the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history-with a 22-week season featuring many of the world's greatest operatic artists, beginning December 18.

Donizetti's Charming Comic Opera "Don Pasquale," Starring Anna Netrebko, begins New Season of THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances at the Met' Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS

The Met: Live in HD presents Donizetti's Don Pasquale in movie theaters worldwide this Saturday, November 13 at 1:00 pm ET. Anna Netrebko revives her sensational turn in this sophisticated bel canto comedy, opposite Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, and John Del Carlo in the title role. Music Director James Levine conducts. When Otto Schenk's production premiered in 2006, the New York Times called it 'brilliant' and 'wonderful.' We hope you will make your readers aware of this fantastic upcoming event.

An indispensable part of any Metropolitan Opera season is a true bel canto opera.

Having kicked off the 2010-11 season singing Manon on a tour of Japan with the Royal Opera House, Anna Netrebko returns to the Metropolitan Opera this week to reprise her acclaimed portrayal of Norina, the scheming heroine of Donizetti's comic opera Don Pasquale.

13 de noviembre 12:00 horas Don Pasquale De: Donizetti Director: James Levine Cantantes: Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, John Del Carlo

The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 80th season of Saturday Afternoon Radio Broadcasts-the longest-running classical music series in American broadcast history-with a 22-week season featuring many of the world's greatest operatic artists, beginning December 18.

An indispensable part of any Metropolitan Opera season is a true bel canto opera.