We love this clip of the legendary soprano Kathleen Battle singing Zerbinetta’s aria from Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos in 1988. In the mood to hear more of her stunning voice? Join us this Sunday, May 12, as Battle returns to the Met stage for a one-night-only event!

Marin Alsop is an iconic leader in the world of American conductors. Last month, she made her highly anticipated Met debut conducting John Adams’s El Niño, and the The New York Times followed along. Enjoy this look behind the scenes: bit.ly/3QyQ68J

The 2023–24 Live in HD season concludes this weekend, but you can still get your opera fix when four popular operas from the acclaimed series return to cinemas this summer, featuring performances from some of opera’s greatest stars!

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Soprano Asmik Grigorian’s rendition of Cio-Cio-San’s Act II aria, “Un bel dì,” gives us chills every time. Enjoy this moment in the Live in HD transmission of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly this Saturday, May 11! Xian Zhang conducts.

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This clip of legendary soprano Kathleen Battle is stunning.😍 Battle returns to the Met stage this Sunday, May 12!

Enjoy this look back in time to 1988, when Battle thrilled Met audiences with her rendition of Rosina’s “Una voce poco fa” from Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia

The “feast for the eyes” (Observer) that is Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production of John Adams’s El Niño takes an army of talent to bring to life on stage. Enjoy this glimpse into the countless moving parts that combine to make this glorious spectacle of a production. ✨

As #AAPIHeritageMonth kicks off, we’re excited to be partnering with WQXR and The Greene Space for a cultural celebration! The event includes performances by soprano Ying Fang, countertenor Siman Chung, tenor Yi Li, and pianist Katelan Trần Terrell.

Kevin Puts’s hit opera The Hours returns this Sunday, May 5, conducted by Kensho Watanabe! The original trio of divas—sopranos Renée Fleming and Kelli O’Hara and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato—reprise their celebrated portrayals in Phelim McDermott’s gripping production.