Anya Matanovič

Opera Review: Boston Lyric Opera’s “William Tell” Takes Aim at Revolution—and Hits Its Mark

September 26, 2026
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Rossini’s epic arrives at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in a visually audacious, musically potent production that turns a familiar liberation story into a contemporary warning.

Opera Review: Odyssey Opera’s “The Last Savage” Finds Wit and Warmth in Menotti’s Madcap Satire

March 22, 2026
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By Aaron Keebaugh The Last Savage delivered good tunes, a delightfully twisted story, and all-around cheer. As a librettist, Gian Carlo Menotti held a critical mirror up to society, often probing the psychological fault lines of his operatic targets. Yet, though he would often question what he saw around him, his works, no matter how…

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