# The Metropolitan Opera Crisis, the Opera Gala & Teatro La Fenice's Conductor Drama

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Podcast: [The OperaWire Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-operawire-podcast-7393420)
Published: 2026-05-11T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://operawire.podbean.com/e/davefran-episode-8/
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Duration seconds: 2264

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On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco speak about the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis, the opera gala, and the Saudi deal. They also speak about the Teatro La Fenice's conductor crisis.

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