David Shengold

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Critic and lecturer David Shengold resides in New York City. He regularly writes for Opera (with Opera News) as well as Opéra Magazine, Opernwelt and other publications. He has done program essays for companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, ROH Covent Garden, and the Wexford and Glyndebourne festivals. Also find his byline at: • Muck Rack • GCN

Around the U.S.

Everything’s Up To Date In Concert ‘Oklahoma!’ As Elan Meets Swing

David Shengold - January 20, 2026

Around the U.S.

Of Kings And Comets And Diverse Delights: Revisiting ‘Amahl’

David Shengold - December 23, 2025

Around Canada

Shadowed Masterpiece Revealed In Full Light With A Stirring ‘Jenůfa’

David Shengold - November 27, 2025

Perspectives

Nights In Opera Gardens Of Spain: Delights From Zarzuela To ‘Wozzeck’

David Shengold - October 10, 2025

Disc and Stream

In Hungarian Recording Of Mythic French Opera, Style Reigns With King

David Shengold - June 25, 2025

Around the U.S.

In Met Opera’s Revival, ‘Barbiere’ Emerges Trim And Musically Charged

David Shengold - April 18, 2025

Around the U.S.

Shattering Convention, Two Engaging Singers Redefine Voice Recital

David Shengold - March 27, 2025

Around the U.S.

Ascending Countertenor Wins The Crowd In Big Solo Debut: At Home

David Shengold - February 17, 2025

Disc and Stream

The Boy Mozart’s Riot Of Royalty, Vocal Bling: ‘Mitridate’ Video Glitters

David Shengold - January 17, 2025

Around the U.S.

Czech Phil’s Splendid Concerts At Carnegie Take On Festive Aura

David Shengold - December 13, 2024

Around the U.S.

The Met’s ‘Frau’ Unfurls Bounty To Be Savored Again — And Again!

David Shengold - December 3, 2024

Perspectives

Smoking Performances At U.K. Opera Houses Now Under Political Fire

David Shengold - November 29, 2024

Around the U.S.

At A Mountain Festival, Opera Meets Musical As Puccini, Weill Converge

David Shengold - August 12, 2024

International

Spontini Opera Revival Preserves Music, Adds Screams, Tosses Story

David Shengold - July 25, 2024

Disc and Stream

New Video Of ‘Rusalka’ Is Appealing Evidence Of Its Rising Popularity

David Shengold - July 10, 2024

Disc and Stream

Rare Tchaikovsky Opera Displays Charms Before Killing The Characters

David Shengold - June 12, 2024

Around the U.S.

An Emergency Maestro Retrieves Met’s ‘Orfeo’ From Opera Underworld

David Shengold - May 23, 2024

Around the U.S.

Chemistry Feels A Little Late (At Curtain Call) In Met Return To ‘Rondine’

David Shengold - March 29, 2024

International

Hardly April, But Opera Displays Its Revitalizing Blooms In City Of Light

David Shengold - February 23, 2024

Disc and Stream

Schubert Song Cycles, Recycled In Lyric Glory Of Marginalized Mezzo

David Shengold - January 4, 2024

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