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Marlis Petersen in the title role of Berg’s masterpiece in William Kentridge’s enthralling production.
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The Metropolitan Opera has paused its streaming opera telecasts today to observe Blackout Tuesday.
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Beth Morrison Projects presents Opera of the Week
Beth Morrison Projects is keeping the work of our artists out in the world by offering an “Opera of the Week” which will stream on our homepage, for one week every Thursday at noon. Ellen West, a new work from Ricky Ian Gordon and Frank Bidart, features extraordinary performances by Jennifer Zetlan and Met Opera favorite Nathan Gunn. Learn more.
Michael Fabiano, Quinn Kelsey and Olga Peretyatko star in this production from the Paris Opéra Bastille.
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On the first viewing of this Idomeneo, with a cast clad mostly in military khaki green set against a green sky, the eye starts to tire from the dullness of the surroundings.
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Conducted by Patrick Summers; starring Anna Netrebko, Eric Cutler, Franco Vassallo and John Relyea. Transmitted live on January 6, 2007.
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Faithful Friday with Angel Blue
Need an uplift? Every Friday Angel Blue broadcasts a fun chat with a special guest to help people ‘keep the faith’, believe in themselves, and support each other through tough times. Tune in to Angel’s Facebook page for Faithful Friday with Angel Blue. Every Friday at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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The Metropolitan Opera announced today that the company has made the difficult decision to cancel the first few months of its 2020–21 season, based on current information regarding the ongoing health crisis. The new season is now scheduled to begin on December 31, 2020, with a special gala performance, the details of which will be shared at a later date.
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Bass Günther Groissböck headlines a live program of songs, chamber music and dance from the Bayerische Staatsoper.
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2020 New York Virtual Opera Fest
New York Opera Alliance (NYOA) proudly presents the 2020 New York Virtual Opera Fest. The festival showcases the breadth and diversity of opera in NYC, and many events are free. All events are produced by participant companies of NYOA in partnership with OPERA America. Read more.
Happy 75th birthday mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade.
Karita Mattila‘s legendary interpretation in a performance from the Met on October 11, 2008.
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Barrie Kosky directs Mussorgsky’s comic opera at the Komische Oper Berlin.
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Born on this day in 1931 mezzo-soprano/soprano Shirley Verrett.
Conducted by Domingo Hindoyan; starring Pretty Yende, Matthew Polenzani, Davide Luciano, and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo. Transmitted live on February 10, 2018.
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Opera Philadelphia’s Digital Festival O presents the broadcast premiere of the opera from Brooklyn-based composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek.
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On this day in 1536 King Henry VIII of England married Jane Seymour.
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Starring Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Flórez, from March 21, 2009.
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Heartbeat presents ‘Lady M!’
EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 6! Through the eyes of opera’s most thrilling anti-heroine, Lady M is a nightmare-fantasia of Verdi’s Macbeth, featuring six powerhouse singers, six astonishing instrumentalists, and electrifying electronic sound design. Heartbeat Opera brings you Virtual Soirées via Zoom (each 45 minutes) to experience a live performance and sneak peeks into our process. Tickets on sale now.
