Maria Stuarda

The Metropolitan Opera coronates its second Donizetti queen in as many years; Anna Netrebko introduced Anna Bolena last season, and now it falls to brilliant mezzo Joyce DiDonato to play the title role in the Met's new Maria Stuarda. Directed by David McVicar and conducted by Maurizio Benini, the production also features Elza van den Heever and Matthew Polenzani.