Elīna Garanča stars in Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle at Carnegie Hall

On June 14, 2024, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča captivated audiences at Carnegie Hall in a powerful performance of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle. Joining forces with The Met Orchestra under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Garanča portrayed Judith alongside bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Bluebeard in a concert version of the haunting one-act opera.

Critics praised Garanča’s deeply moving interpretation, highlighting both her vocal brilliance and emotional intensity, which illuminated the psychological depth of Judith even without staging. Her performance was noted as one of the evening’s defining triumphs, demonstrating her extraordinary affinity for this demanding role.

The concert formed part of the Met Orchestra’s tour and marked the conclusion of its 2023–24 season at Carnegie Hall. With Nézet-Séguin’s incisive conducting and the orchestra’s rich sound, the evening became a remarkable finale, celebrating both Bartók’s masterpiece and the artistry of one of today’s leading mezzo-sopranos.