David Patrick Stearns

A celebration of the 450th anniversary of Monteverdi's birth takes place at Alice Tully Hall with Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Monteverdi Choir as the centerpiece.

David Patrick Stearns previews three new operas which examine a world divided into "us" and "them."

“Each of the artists had their own special keys for unlocking the opera and taking it to the next level,” writes David Patrick Stearns of the Met's new production of Norma.

David Patrick Stearns reviews “The Rite of Spring” as choreographed by Pina Bausch at Brooklyn Academy of Music and asks whether Stravinsky must be both seen and heard.

David Patrick Stearns reviews New York City Opera's season opener — Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West."

The fall season for concert-going is upon us. Here are 14 of our picks for fall 2017 from David Patrick Stearns.

The return of Ivan Fischer's Don Giovanni production on Thursday for three sold-out performances was the banner attraction of this year's Mostly Mozart Festival at the Rose Theater.

The sanctity of the operatic masterpiece is becoming an increasingly dim memory. The question is, how much do we mind?

David Patrick Stearns previews the belated U.S. premiere of Dvořák's 'Dmitrij' — the long lost sequel opera to Mussorgsky's 'Boris Godunov.'

David Patrick Stearns reviews the new opera "Three Way" at the Fishman Space at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

David Patrick Stearns reviews Peter Eotvos' operatic version of 'Angels in America' at New York City Opera.

David Patrick Stearns reviews Heartbeat Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' adaptation.

David Patrick Stearns reviews “The Flying Dutchman” at The Met Opera, finding it a strong revival bringing anticipation of maestro Yannick Nezet-Seguin's full-time tenure.

Robert Carsen's production of “Der Rosenkavalier” at the Met receives a divided reaction in what may also be Renée Fleming’s farewell to the opera stage.

Composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell have created the opera “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” about the life of the Apple computer founder. It premieres in July in Santa Fe.

Ottorino Respighi's obscure opera 'La Campana Sommersa' (The Sunken Bell) has 'had a surprisingly convincing revival by the New York City Opera' writes reviewer David Patrick Stearns.

David Patrick Stearns reviews LoftOpera's production of the seldom produced, undervalued opera, in what is said to be the first New York staging in 40 years.

The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Dvořák's "Rusalka" had some significant odds to overcome at its Thursday opening, writes David Patrick Stearns in his review.

The City Opera production of "Candide" delivers lively entertainment showing Bernstein at his best in a circus-cum-vaudeville style production, writes David Patrick Stearns.

The Metropolitan Opera's new production of "Romeo et Juliette" at the New Year's Eve opening may be the risk of the season, writes David Patrick Stearns.