Opera Startups: Small companies in New York take on the Met.
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- Tuesday, 19 April 2016
The Met, despite its perpetual financial struggles, shows no signs of capsizing. Though dozens of competitors have come and gone, it lumbers on, embattled but essential. But New York’s operatic startups offer cheap seats for curious newcomers, opportunities for young performers, and a theatrical intimacy that can’t be found at the Met. At their best, they give you the feeling of looking at opera from the inside.