Matthew Polezani stars as ‘Don Carlos’ at the Metropolitan Opera

For the first time in company history, the Metropolitan Opera presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, Don Carlos, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Starring Matthew Polenzani as the titular Don Carlos, Yannick Nézet-Séguin {...}

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‘The Magic Flute’ – Holiday Presentation at the Metropolitan Opera

Matthew Polenzani will return to the Metropolitan Opera to star as Tamino in their holiday presentation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The Met’s abridged, English-language version of Mozart’s magical fairy tale is a classic holiday treat for audiences of all ages. Tony Award-winning theater {...}

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Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11

Matthew Polenzani returns to the Metropolitan Opera for Verdi’s monumental Requiem on September 11 to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Marking the first performance inside the Metropolitan Opera House since the March 2020 closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin {...}

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New production of Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’ at Bayerische Staatsoper

Matthew Polenzani returns to the Bayerische Staatsoper on July 22, 24, & 26 to star as the title role of Mozart’s Idomeneo, in a new production by Antú Romero Nunes. Polenzani last performed the title role of king of Crete at the Metropolitan Opera, receiving rave reviews from critics, with {...}

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