For a girl from central Europe For a girl from central Europe

On this day in 1957 soprano Martha Mödl made her Metropolitan Opera debut as the Siegfried Brunnhilde.

By January 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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There arose such a clatter There arose such a clatter

With Christmas Eve 2016 falling on a Saturday, the Met offers contrasting orchestral splendors at noon and 6 p.m.

By December 23, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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To each word a warbling note To each word a warbling note

“What fools these mortals be!” 

By August 01, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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Everytime we say goodbye Everytime we say goodbye

Gather around while I play Ghost of New Year’s Eve past!

By January 15, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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Counter attack Counter attack

By the end of its 2012-13 season, the Met will have presented four HD transmissions in less than two years featuring countertenors in prominent roles.

By March 13, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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