Matthew Polenzani returns to the Metropolitan Opera this month as Cavaradosssi in Puccini’s Tosca. With performances on March 30, April 2, 5, 8, 12, & 15, Polenzani stars as the ardent painter-revolutionary in Puccini’s classic thriller featuring David McVicar’s renowned {...}
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On March 17, 22, & 25, Matthew Polenzani stars as Il Duca di Mantua in Verdi’s ever-popular Rigoletto. A signature role for Mr. Polenzani, Chicago Sun Times previously raved about his portrayal at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, saying, “Polenzani’s lustrous tenor shines throughout, most notably {...}
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Matthew Polenzani makes his role debut as Giasone in David McVicar’s new production of Cherubini’s Medea at the Metropolitan Opera on September 27, October 1, 5, 8, 13, 18, 22 & 28. Marking the Met premiere of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece, the Met’s General Manager, Peter {...}
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Beginning on August 7, you can catch Matthew Polenzani’s “heroic” performance as the titular character in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Verdi’s Don Carlos on PBS’ Great Performances series. This run, which took place earlier this year, marked both Mr. Polenzani’s role debut as {...}
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