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Diana Damrau and Joseph Calleja Live in Concert

Soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Joseph Calleja’s thrilling program of favorite arias and duets, transmitted via satellite from Italy’s spectacular Royal Palace of Caserta, is available on demand through November 6. Enjoy the concert now!

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Soprano Diana Damrau and tenor Joseph Calleja’s thrilling program of favorite arias and duets, transmitted via satellite from Italy’s spectacular Royal Palace of Caserta, is available on demand through November 6. Enjoy the concert now!

Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena

NOVEMBER 7 AT 1 PM ET

Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena Live in Concert

Two of the world’s leading bel canto virtuosos join forces for a dazzling all-Donizetti program, transmitted live via satellite from Europe.

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Two of the world’s leading bel canto virtuosos join forces for a dazzling all-Donizetti program, transmitted live via satellite from Europe.

The 2021–22 Season

We are proud to announce ambitious artistic plans for the company’s return in the 2021–22 season, including Met premieres of three contemporary operas and a total of six new productions.

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We are proud to announce ambitious artistic plans for the company’s return in the 2021–22 season, including Met premieres of three contemporary operas and a total of six new productions.

Nightly Opera Stream: Agrippina

Joyce DiDonato headlines Sir David McVicar’s Met-premiere production of Handel’s wicked satire. The outstanding cast also stars Brenda Rae, Kate Lindsey, Iestyn Davies, Nicholas Tamagna, Duncan Rock, and Matthew Rose. Harry Bicket conducts. This stream can be viewed until 6:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 28.

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Make a Gift to the Met’s Emergency Campaign

The coronavirus pandemic has had serious economic implications for the Met and we need your help. Please make a gift to support our emergency campaign today. Your contribution will make a critical difference.

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Met Stars Live in Concert

Opera’s greatest stars perform in a groundbreaking new series of pay-per-view concerts from striking locations around the globe, each live via satellite and shot with multiple cameras. Tickets now on sale.

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Nightly Opera Streams, October 26–November 1

With the U.S. national elections just days away, this week of free streams features seven operas that put political drama at center-stage. Review the lineup and dive into supplementary articles, videos, podcasts, and more. And if you are a U.S. citizen, be sure to vote on November 3! 

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Ming Cho Lee, 1930–2020

The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of eminent set designer Ming Cho Lee, whose five productions for our stage between 1974 and 1985 were among our handsomest.

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Nightly Opera Streams: Upcoming Schedule

Each day while the house is dark, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming. Learn more about the initiative and explore the upcoming schedule.

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A Message to Our Audience

We regret to inform you that the Metropolitan Opera has made the extremely difficult decision to cancel the entirety of the 2020–21 season, based on the advice of health officials who advise the Met and Lincoln Center. However, we are pleased to also announce the Met’s ambitious plans for the 2021–22 season.

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Met Opera on Demand

If you're enjoying the Nightly Opera Streams and would like on-demand access to the Met's entire catalogue of more than 700 complete performances, check out our subscription streaming service and start your seven-day free trial today.

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Virtual Meeting Backgrounds

Choose from a selection of iconic Met images to use as a virtual background for your next meeting on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more. Download for free today.

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