November: Jenůfa and Recital at The Metropolitan Opera

In November 2026, Asmik Grigorian takes on the title role in Janáček’s Jenůfa at the Metropolitan Opera, followed by her recital on the Met stage on November 18. 

One of her signature roles, Grigorian made her role debut as Jenůfa at the Royal Ballet and Opera in September 2021, in a production directed by Claus Guth, before reprising the role at Wiener Staatsoper in 2022. Grigorian’s interpretation continues her distinguished work in Slavic-language repertoire, which includes the title role in Dvořák’s Rusalka and Tatiana in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. This run of performances opens on November 16th, with additional performances on November 21, 23, 28, 30, and December 4th.

Watch Grigorian perform Jenůfa’s Prayer in Claus Guth’s production at the Royal Opera House here. 

Listen to Jenůfa live at the Met on November 16 at 7:25pm EST Live at the Met on Demand here. 

On November 18th, Grigorian makes her solo recital debut at the Metropolitan Opera. A rare honor bestowed on only a few artists per year, the recital marks a new milestone in her relationship with the Met. 

Accompanied by father-and-son piano duo Petras and Lukas Geniušas, Grigorian presents a program of operatic highlights by Dvořák, Puccini, Verdi, and Strauss, featuring selections from Rusalka, Madama Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, Turandot, Salome, Don Carlos, Macbeth, and Otello. Their musical partnership has earned praise for its expressive sensitivity, with critic Walther Neuann, reviewing their June recital at Musikverein Graz, highlighting Grigorian’s nuanced phrasing and dynamic control. He described how, “Grigorian mastered all this without pretension, often singing ‘piano’ or ‘mezza voce’ with a nearly closed mouth.” Neumann also praised her “exceptional dramatic artistry,” noting the singer’s ability to shape vocal lines with subtlety and refinement. 

Tickets and additional information for Jenůfa at the Metropolitan Opera can be found here. 

Tickets and additional information for Asmik Grigorian’s November 18th recital can be found here.