GIOACHINO ROSSINI 2008-2009 HD OPERA SEASON MAY 9, 2009 @ 12:30 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS Hot on the heels of her triumphant Met debut as Rosina in last season’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Elīna Garanča portrays another Rossini charmer in this bel canto Cinderella story. Lawrence Brownlee is her Prince Charming. Veteran baritone Alessandro Corbelli […]

GIACOMO PUCCINI 2008-2009 HD OPERA SEASON MARCH  7, 2009 @ 1:00 PM RUN TIME: 4 HRS 10 MIN Patricia Racette sings the title role in Anthony Minghella’s stunning production, a new classic of the Met repertory, opposite Marcello Giordani. Text courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera website:  http://www.metopera.org Conductor: Patrick Summers Production: Anthony Minghella Cast: Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, […]

CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK 2008-2009 HD OPERA SEASON JANUARY 24, 2009 @ 1:00 PM RUN TIME: 1 HR 35 MIN This acclaimed production, directed and choreographed by Mark Morris, with costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle de Niese is Orfeo’s adored wife, Euridice, who […]

GIACOMO PUCCINI 2007-2008 HD OPERA SEASON APRIL 5, 2008 @ 1:30 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS A magnificent cast comes together for Franco Zeffirelli’s iconic production of the Puccini favorite. The exciting young conductor Nicola Luisotti presides over a glorious vocal ensemble led by the mesmerizing Angela Gheorghiu, opposite golden-toned tenor Ramón Vargas as her […]

CHARLES GOUNOD 2007-2008 HD OPERA SEASON DECEMBER 15, 2007 @ 1:00 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS 20 MIN Gounod’s ultra-sensual interpretation of Shakespeare is an ideal vehicle for star soprano Anna Netrebko and the remarkable tenor Roberto Alagna, both of whom bring their incandescent appeal to the title roles. The irresistible Nathan Gunn is Mercutio […]

GIOACHINO ROSSINI 2006-2007 HD OPERA SEASON MARCH 24, 2007 @ 1:30 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS 5 MIN One of the most beloved operatic comedies of all time, The Barber of Sevilleis presented in a production by Tony® Award-winning director Bartlett Sher. Superstar tenor Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva is joined by American mezzo-soprano Joyce […]

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 2006-2007 HD OPERA SEASON FEBRUARY 24, 2007 @ 1:30 PM RUN TIME: 3 HRS 5 MIN Tchaikovsky’s setting of Pushkin’s masterpiece is one of the most romantic and lyrical works ever written for the stage. Valery Gergiev conducts, and Renée Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky star in this moving tale of mistimed love. Text […]

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 2006-2007 HD OPERA SEASON DECEMBER 30, 2006 @ 1:30 PM RUN TIME: 1 HR 40 MIN Enter a magical world of dancing bears, giant birds, and colorful adventure in Mozart’s ever-popular masterpiece The Magic Flute. This abridged 100-minute version, sung in English, is perfect for opera fans of all ages. Tony® Award winner […]