Pursuit of politics and personalities ruined the Met Opera — America’s biggest performing-arts institution
Pursuit of politics and personalities ruined the Met Opera — America’s biggest performing-arts institution
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In just a few days, nearly two dozen rising operatic stars will compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. And for the first time, the semifinals—normally held on the Met stage—will be streamed from different locations around the country and available for free to the public on Sunday, May 9, at 11AM ET. And one week later, the Grand Finals Concert will also be streamed for free and open to the public on Sunday, May 16, at 3PM ET. Learn more and register
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In just a few days, nearly two dozen rising operatic stars will compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. And for the first time, the semifinals—normally held on the Met stage—will be streamed from different locations around the country and available for free to the public on Sunday, May 9, at 11AM ET. And one week later, the Grand Finals Concert will also be streamed for free and open to the public on Sunday, May 16, at 3PM ET. Learn more and register
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Today, 23 of opera’s most promising young singers—selected from 1,200 applicants—compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. For the first time, the semifinal round—normally held on the Met stage—is streaming for free from different locations around the world. Next weekend, the Grand Finals Concert will also be streamed for free and open to the public on Sunday, May 16, at 3PM ET. Learn more and watch now: bit.ly/MONCauditions | The Metropolitan Opera
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Today, 23 of opera’s most promising young singers—selected from 1,200 applicants—compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. For the first time, the semifinal round—normally held on the Met stage—is streaming for free from different locations around the world. Next weekend, the Grand Finals Concert will also be streamed for free and open to the public on Sunday, May 16, at 3PM ET. Learn more and watch now: bit.ly/MONCauditions | The Metropolitan Opera
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Auditions at the Metropolitan Opera
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EVEN MORE REPERTOIRE NEEDED - Just added additional repertoire just received!! Look below!! LOTS NEEDED! Still space left. London Casting Auditions coming up 4-6 February! Act Now! Amazing theaters coming, including the Metropolitan Opera! Theaters and Repertoire listed below! Register Online NOW at https://nyiop.as.me We are bringing a GROUP of international casting directors and managers to hear you - there are so few opportunities for singers to present themselves LIVE - We are bringing the t
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EVEN MORE REPERTOIRE NEEDED - Just added additional repertoire just received!! Look below!! LOTS NEEDED! Still space left. London Casting Auditions coming up 4-6 February! Act Now! Amazing theaters coming, including the Metropolitan Opera! Theaters and Repertoire listed below! Register Online NOW at https://nyiop.as.me We are bringing a GROUP of international casting directors and managers to hear you - there are so few opportunities for singers to present themselves LIVE - We are bringing the t
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Leading up to the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on May 16, our next week of free Nightly Met Opera Streams pays tribute to some of the extraordinary artists who have participated in the program over the past 60 years—as well as an exclusive screening of Susan Froemke’s documentary The Audition. Enhance your viewing experience with a curated collection of related content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and more at metopera.org/NationalCouncilAlumni
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Only four performances remain in the 2021–22 season, but the Met Opera Actors are still hard at work! From pouring more than 1,100 drinks to getting into 84 fights, these important cast members bring your favorite productions to life night after night. Don’t miss your last chances to see them this week before the final curtain falls on Saturday, June 11. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3NnFcii | The Metropolitan Opera
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Zeffirelli’s spectacular, “unquestionably powerful” (New York Times) take on Puccini’s beloved masterpiece returns. | The Metropolitan Opera
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Tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s stirring performance of heroic tenor arias, which launched the hit Met Stars Live in Concert series last summer, is now available on Met Opera on Demand, our subscription streaming service. Accompanied by pianist Helmut Deutsch from Bavaria’s Polling Abbey, Kaufmann sings classic selections from the Italian and French repertoires—as well as a few lesser-known gems. Learn more and start a seven-day free trial at metoperaondemand.org. | The Metropolitan Opera
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At long last, grand opera returns to the big screen. The 2021–22 Live in HD season features an extraordinary lineup of Met premieres, new productions, and classic revivals—transmitted live from the Met stage to your local cinema. Tickets are on sale now in the United States. Learn More: bit.ly/3yLpRQu | The Metropolitan Opera
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Opera meets storytelling in The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, a new co-production between the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and The Metropolitan Opera. This unique collaboration gives students a rare chance to be part of a new opera’s creation, working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. Read more about this historic premiere: https://bit.ly/3Cvq1Dt | Indiana University
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In 1988, mezzo-soprano Susan Graham won the Met's National Council Auditions, and nearly 200 performances later, the company has become one of her most cherished artistic homes. Hear why she believes that #TheVoiceMustBeHeard and why now, more than ever, we must #ProtecttheMet. Give today: bit.ly/39BJDBE | The Metropolitan Opera
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Announcing the 2026–27 Season 🤩 The spectacular lineup includes: 🆕 Five new productions, including a world premiere and a Met premiere 🎭 Revivals of repertory masterpieces 🎵 Concert performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 🎂 A special anniversary gala marking 60 years at Lincoln Center 🌎 Eight live transmissions to movie theaters worldwide ➕And much more! What are you most excited for? 🔎 Explore the new season at metopera.org/season/2026-27-season 🎟️ Subscribe now at metopera.org/subscrib
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Single tickets for the 2025–26 season are on sale now!🎊 With three compelling company premieres, three stunning new productions, and 12 timeless classics, all featuring today’s biggest stars, this season is one you don’t want to miss! It all begins September 21 with the Opening Night Met premiere of Mason Bates’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.🍾 ✨ 🎟️ Explore the season and book your tickets: bit.ly/4i5eZnH | The Metropolitan Opera
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A stunning voice in a stunning gown😍 Rachel Willis-Sørensen has been bringing the title role of Strauss’s Arabella to life on our stage. Catch The Met: Live in HD transmission of this sumptuous production in cinemas across the globe this Saturday, November 22. Check out this clip of Willis-Sørensen singing an excerpt from Act III in the final dress rehearsal. Nicholas Carter conducts. Arabella is on stage through November 29. In cinemas November 22. 🎟️ Buy your tickets at the box office, on th
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Next Sunday, May 9, at 11AM ET, two dozen rising stars compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. And for the first time, both the semifinals and the Grand Finals concert a week later will be livestreamed for free and open to the public. Learn more and register to watch the semifinals: bit.ly/MONCauditions | The Metropolitan Opera
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