The Metropolitan Opera

It is impossible to overstate the impact of Richard Wagner, who pioneered a host of musical innovations and created epic music-dramas that expanded the boundaries of the operatic form. Our tour of opera history continues with his grand comedy, simultaneously charming and profound. This stream can be viewed until 6:30 p.m. ET Monday, November 9.

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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.

Over the course of two weeks, the Met’s Nightly Opera Streams take viewers on a tour through opera history. This first week begins the journey with Handel, the master of Baroque opera, and continues through Wagner’s monumental style of music drama 150 years later. Peruse the full schedule, orient yourself with our Tour Guide, and explore a collection of related content.

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.

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.