Finding Joe Cannon in "Girls of the Golden West"
Composer John Adams and director Peter Sellars describe how they found the character of Joe Cannon in an old mining song from the Gold Rush.
The First Rehearsals of "Girls of the Golden West"
Composer John Adams describes the story behind San Francisco Opera’s “Girls of the Golden West.”
The Real Story Behind "Émigré"
Discover the real story behind "Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil."
"In A Perfect World"
Lina (Meigui Zhang), a Chinese shop keeper, and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis), a Jewish immigrant from Germany, dream of a better world in "In A Perfect World."
Josef and Otto Journey to Shanghai
Otto (Mathew White) and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis) journey to Shanghai in the opening number of this moving opera about two Jewish immigrants fleeing Germany during World War II.
Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil Preview
Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio with the New York Philharmonic and an international cast telling the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai set to music by Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh.
Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly Preview
Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut as the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production, and Anthony Roth Costanzo hosts.
Asmik Grigorian performs “Un bel di”
Asmik Grigorian performs the Act II aria “Un bel di” from "Madama Butterfly."
Great Performances at the Met: La Rondine Preview
Puccini’s love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his Met Opera debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s art deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to the French Riviera.
Angel Blue Performs "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta"
Angel Blue sings an excerpt of Magda's Act I aria, "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta" from "La Rondine."
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Preview
Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor joined by soprano Lise Davidsen as guest soloist.
Lise Davidsen Performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder”
Lise Davidsen and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs "Dich, teure Halle, grüß ich wieder” from “Tannhäuser.”
“The Ride of the Valkyries” by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra plays “The Ride of the Valkyries” by Richard Wagner from “The Valkyrie.”
Great Performances at the Met: Roméo et Juliette
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray Shakespeare’s famed star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s adaptation with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the podium. Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher directs and Ryan Speedo Green hosts.
Nadine Sierra performs "Ah! Je veux vivre"
Juliette (Nadine Sierra) performs the Act I aria "Ah! Je veux vivre" in "Roméo et Juliette"
Great Performances at the Met: La Forza del Destino Preview
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of love, deadly vendetta, and family strife with soprano Lise Davidsen starring as Leonora, one of the repertory’s most tormented heroines.
Lise Davidsen in "La Forza del Destino"
Lise Davidsen performs the Act IV aria as Lenora in "La Forza del Destino."
Great Performances at the Met: Carmen Preview
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, resetting the classic story to the modern day that moves the focus to issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and the desire to break through societal boundaries.
Aigul Akhmetshina Performs "Habanera" from Carmen at the Met
Aigul Akhmetshina and the Met Chorus perform "L’amour est un oiseau rebelle," the Act I aria.
Aaron Tveit performs "Soliloquy" from "Carousel"
Aaron Tveit performs Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Soliloquy" from "Carousel."
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