Isabel Leonard as Cherubino and Marlis Petersen as Susanna in Mozart's 'Le Nozze di Figaro.' Richard Eyre's production of the opera, conducted by James Levine, opened the Met season on Sept 22, 2014

Memories, Opera, Vegetarian Cooking

The Leonard Lopate Show | Oct 17, 2014

New York Times columnist Charles Blow talks about coming to terms with his painful past and how it has shaped his life. Marlis Petersen and Isabel Leonard discuss their roles in the Metropolitan Opera’s sparkling new production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. Marilynne Robinson tells us about her new novel Lila, which is a finalist for the National Book Award. Karen Page and chef Terrance Brennan, explain how to maximize flavor and creativity in vegetarian and vegan cooking.

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