Brian Jagde

San Francisco Opera Center Announces 2025 Adler Fellows

The San Francisco Opera Center has announced the 2025 Adler Fellows, highlighting emerging artists in opera.

Puccini's TOSCA to Return to The Metropolitan Opera This Month

Soprano Lise Davidsen will sing her first Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso, who will make his Met debut, as David McVicar’s production of Puccini’s Tosca returns to the Met. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival To Return To Lincoln Center Plaza

The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza this August. See full programming and learn how to attend!

Video: Chorus Master Donald Palumbo on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Met Opera

Watch as Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo discusses Verdi’s fateful masterpiece and the integral role of the Met Chorus in the opera’s long-awaited return at the Met Opera.

Video: Lise Daviden on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at The Met Opera

During intermission of the Live in HD transmission of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, soprano Lise Davidsen spoke with host Nadine Sierra about the opera and her experience singing her first Italian role at the Met. Check out the video!

Video: Brian Jagd Sings 'O tu che in seno agli angeli' from LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at Met Opera

Brian Jagde sings an excerpt from Don Alvaro’s Act III aria in a recent performance of La Forza del Destino at the Metropolitan Opera.

The Metropolitan Opera's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO to be Presented as Part of THE MET: LIVE IN HD

The Metropolitan Opera’s first new staging of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino in nearly 30 years will be transmitted as part of the 2023–24 Live in HD season. Learn how to watch.

Video: Watch 'No, d'un imene il vincolo' from The Met's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

Watch as Brian Jagde and Igor Golovatenko sing an excerpt from Don Alvaro and Don Carlos’s Act III duet in the final dress rehearsal. Check out the video.

Review: What's the Destiny of the Met's New FORZA? Close Your Eyes and Listen to the Fine Cast

Much was made of the fact that it’s been almost 20 years since Verdi’s LA FORZA DEL DESTINO was last seen at the Met. For its heralded return, they picked a choice cast (starting with Lise Davidsen), a fine conductor (Music Director Yannick Nezet Seguin) and a director (Mariusz Trelinski) who’s, well,… Two out of three ain’t bad, considering the cast. So we might as well start there.

Reviews/Photos: Critics Sound Off On The Met Opera's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

Critics have now weighed in on The Met's new production of La Forza Del Destino. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mariusz Treliński’s new production of Verdi’s epic tale of ill-fated love and deadly vendetta. Check out the reviews and all-new images of the production.

Video: Watch All New Clips from The Met Opera's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

Watch all new clips of the new production of La Forza Del Destino. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mariusz Treliński’s new production of Verdi’s epic tale of ill-fated love and deadly vendetta. Check out the video!

Video: Get A First Look at the Met Opera's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

Watch as Lise Davidsen sings an excerpt from Leonora’s Act II aria in an early dress rehearsal of La Forza del Destino in an all-new video.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside Early Rehearsals for LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Met Opera

Rehearsals are underway for Mariusz Treliński’s new production of Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, which opens the Met's spring season on February 26. Get a first look at the cast in the room.

Soprano Lise Davidsen to Makes Highly Anticipated Role Debut In New Production Of Verdi's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

Soprano Lise Davidsen makes her highly anticipated role debut as Leonora in Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, opening February 26. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a stellar cast in the Met’s first new production of Forza in nearly 30 years. The Met: Live in HD transmission of La Forza del Destino will reach audiences in cinemas worldwide on March 9.

Video: Mariusz Treliński on LA FORZA DEL DESTINO at the Met Opera

Watch as ahead of the premiere of his new production of La Forza del Destino, director Mariusz Treliński shares his interpretation of Verdi’s fateful drama. 

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser for LA FORZA DEL DESTINO Starring Lise Davidsen at the Metropolitan Opera

Soprano Lise Davidsen will make her role debut as the noble Leonora in Mariusz Treliński’s new production of Verdi's fateful drama, conducted by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin this February. Watch a teaser for the production here!

The Met: Live in HD Brings Verdi's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in March

The Met: Live in HD brings Verdi's La Forza del Destino to Greenbrier Valley Theatre next year. The performance will take place on March 9, 2024 at 12pm.

Opus 3 Artists Integrates Magnum Opus Artists' Roster of Over 40 Artists

Opus 3 Artists announces the integration of Magnum Opus Artists' roster of over 40 artists, expanding its vocal department. Founder Nathan Wentworth joins Opus 3 Artists as Senior Vice President of the Vocal Department. Caroline Woodfield will transition to a consultant role.

The Met: Live in HD Brings Verdi's LA FORZA DEL DESTINO to Greenbrier Valley Theatre

The Met: Live in HD brings Verdi's La Forza del Destino to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in March 2024. The performance is set for March 9 at 12:00 PM.