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Yannick Nézet-Séguin's journey to conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s concert was marked by a last-minute replacement of Valery Gergiev amid geopolitical tensions, a grueling schedule, and a series of intense performances that strengthened his relationship with the orchestra, culminating in his conducting debut at this prestigious event.
The Metropolitan Opera returns to its roots with the premiere of Mason Bates's 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,' a modern opera based on Michael Chabon's novel, blending traditional and contemporary elements, and addressing relevant social themes with a vibrant production and strong performances.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, a renowned conductor, worked as a consultant on the Leonard Bernstein biopic 'Maestro' and helped train actor Bradley Cooper to convincingly conduct like Bernstein. Nézet-Séguin praised Cooper's dedication and musicality, stating that he could be a great real-life conductor. Cooper spent six years learning to conduct Mahler's Second Symphony for a pivotal scene in the film, which featured members of the London Symphony Orchestra. Nézet-Séguin believes that music will continue to be a part of Cooper's life and would welcome him to guest conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Metropolitan Opera's music director, has been challenging sartorial conventions by wearing custom-made outfits tailored to each production, designed by the Met's costume shop. His outfits are part of his efforts to make opera more exciting and accessible, and to strengthen the bond between the pit and the stage. The designs often riff on an opera's central themes, and comfort is a priority. Nézet-Séguin sometimes adds his own touches, and hopes that the Met orchestra musicians will be allowed to dress with more variety in the future.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Metropolitan Opera's music director, conducted a revival of Franco Zeffirelli's production of Puccini's "La Bohème" for the first time. The orchestra and chorus were adroit, and the bass-baritone Christian Van Horn was the best in the cast. Nézet-Séguin's approach to the opera is characterized by close juxtapositions of tempos, resulting in an atmospheric, dreamy effect. The production runs through June 9th at the Metropolitan Opera.
The Metropolitan Opera plans to stage 17 new and recent works over the next five seasons, including seven commissions, as it bets big on operas by living composers. The focus on contemporary opera is a shift, as it has been outselling the classics since the company returned from its pandemic shutdown in fall 2021. The Met's leaders, Peter Gelb and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, discuss their plans for the company's future, including finding the right balance between contemporary and classic works, and the importance of having the music director heavily involved in new operas.