Following his critically-acclaimed success in the title role of Mozart’s Idomeneo at The Metropolitan Opera, Matthew Polenzani continues at The Met this spring in two roles. He stars as the Italian Singer in a new Robert Carsen-directed production of Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier which opens on {...}
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On April 9, Matthew Polenzani, along with colleagues Robert Carsen, Christine Goerke, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Frederica von Stade, will be honored with a 2017 Opera News Award. This accolade, given annually, recognizes artists who have made significant contributions to the field. Read Matthew’s {...}
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Matthew Polenzani stars at the Metropolitan Opera in the title role of Idomeneo, a role for which he has been lauded for his “magnificent tenor voice” (Express). This classic production by Jean–Pierre Ponnelle will be conducted by the beloved Music Director Emeritus of the Metropolitan Opera, James {...}
Read ArticleMatthew Polenzani hosts The Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD cinema broadcast of Rusalka on Saturday, February 25. The cast includes Kristine Opolais in the title role, with Brandon Jovanovich as the Prince, Jamie Barton as Ježibaba, and Eric Owens is Vodník. Sir Mark Elder leads the Met Opera Orchestra for this new production, directed by Mary Zimmerman. Find your local theater here; please note that several cities will air an encore broadcast on March 1.
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