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A group of wealthy businessmen got together and established the Metropolitan Opera in 1883. Their goal was to own a theater, so they opened one on Broadway near 39th Street in New York City. Today, the season begins in the fall and goes through spring. Since then, there have been several talented singers as well as crews behind the scenes working together to put on shows worthy of being broadcast in cinemas and television. In the early years, leadership and management changed several times. At one point, all shows were performed in Italian, then in German. Now, most works are performed in their original language with subtitles. There are exceptions.

Prestige from the Beginning

There is an air of prestige that surrounds the Metropolitan Opera. This is something the group has earned. From its inception, the most talented singers, conductors and composers as well as musicians took the stage. Today, the group also attracts the best stage directors, designers and visual artists as well as choreographers and dancers from around the world. Christine Nilsson and Marcella Sembrich performed during the opening season. In the 1890s, Nellie Melba, Emma Calvé and the De Reszke brothers as well as Jean and Edouard, Emma Eames and Lillian Nordica took the stage. Enrico Caruso, Lawrence Tibbett and Geraldine Farrar are other notable talents.

Where can I buy Metropolitan Opera tickets?

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Where is Metropolitan Opera performing?

The Metropolitan Opera performances take place at the Met Opera House in New York City.

What can I expect from Metropolitan Opera?

The Metropolitan Opera has a reputation of excellence, so audiences can expect to see that musical excellence at every show. Plus, this is a historic organization that premiered American and world works like

Tristan und Isolde

, Puccini’s

La Fanciulla del West

and the Baroque pastiche

The Enchanted Island

. This is the group that broadcast

Hänsel und Gretel

for the first time on Christmas Day in 1931. Since 1977, television audiences have had the opportunity to enjoy broadcast performances, too.

How long is a Metropolitan Opera performance?

The length of a Metropolitan Opera varies.

La Bohème

has a run time of just under three hours . It includes two intermissions.

Macbeth

has a run time of just over three hours. It includes one intermission.

Who are the members of Metropolitan Opera?

Peter Gelb is the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer share the role of Music Director. For the 2019-20 season, the sopranos include Maria Agresta, Chelsea Basler and Angel Blue. The baritones include Michael Adams, Carlos Álvarez and Javier Arrey.

Is Metropolitan Opera coming to a city near me?

There are no Metropolitan Opera tours scheduled for the 2019-20 seasons, but one of their cinema HD showings may be coming to a city near you. The cinema shows are available in 70 countries around the world on at least 2,200 screens. They can also be heard on the radio and seen from the convenience of your home through their on-demand service.

What other performing arts like the Metropolitan Opera can I enjoy in New York City?

New York City is home to Broadway, so there is no shortage of live performing arts shows to watch in-person. The

New York Philharmonic

and the

New York City Ballet

are some groups who perform from fall to spring at venues such as the

David Geffen Hall

at the Lincoln Center and the

David H. Koch Theater

. There are also several musicals to see like

Phantom of the Opera

, West Side Story and

Waitress

.