Opera Matinee

The Metropolitan Opera's “Artists’ Choice” series continues with a 1990 performance of Puccini's sensitive and dramatic Manon Lescaut, based on the tragic love story of a young, ambitious woman and a devoted knight. Featuring Mirella Freni in the title role.

The Metropolitan Opera's "Artists' Choice" broadcast continues with a 1974 production of Part 1 of Hector Berlioz's epic, Les Troyens, a story of the aftermath of the Trojan War, featuring conductor Rafael Kubelick and singers Jon Vickers and Shirley Verrett.

The Metropolitan Opera's "Artists' Choice" series continues with Part 2 of Hector Berlioz's epic Les Troyen, a tragic love story of Queen Didon of Carthage and Énée, a hero from the Trojan War. A 1974 production conducted by Rafael Kubelik, featuring Jon Vickers and Christa Ludwig.

Puccini's sensitive and heart wrenching tragedy of a young Japanese geisha who clings to the belief that her marriage to an American naval officer is permanent, and that he will return after abandonment. One of the most moving roles in opera. This live production from the Metropolitan Opera features Sonya Yoncheva in the title role.

Wagner's innovative opera with seamless music weaves the story of forbidden love between Isolde, an Irish princess, and Tristan, a servant of King Marke of Cornwall, and the power of their love strengthened by death. A live production from the Metropolitan Opera with Lise Davidsen and Michael Spyres.

Based on play by Alexandre Dumas, fils, the story of life-changing love and sacrifice between a free-spirited courtesan Violetta, and the impetuous Alfredo, torn by his love for Violetta and family duty. This live production from the Metropolitan Opera features Lisette Oropessa in the title role.

Based on a play by Victor Hugo, La Gioconda is set in the dark passages and canals of 17th century Venice in a story full of love, sacrifice, mystery and deceit. A recorded performance from the Metropolitan Opera from 1968 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the opera premiere, with Renata Tebaldi in the title role.

Mozart's grand opera, a blend of melodrama, comedy and supernatural elements, is based on the legendary seducer, notorious villain and libertine, Don Juan. A recorded performance from Fall 2025 with Ryan Speedo Green in the title role, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

The Metropolitan Opera premiere of Innocence by Kaija Saariaho intertwines stories of joy and tragedy: a wedding inflicted with the after-effects and buried secrets from a school shooting a decade earlier. Filled with various vocal styles, from traditional opera to expressionistic speech to Scandinavian folk music.

Bellini's bel canto opera is a curious tale of a young woman whose sleepwalking habits get her into trouble, less aa comedy than a psychological portrait, This 2025 recorded performance from the Metropolitan Opera features Nadine Sierra in the title role.

Tchaikovsky's lyrical and heartfelt opera, based on verse by Alexander Pushkin, is a tale of loneliness and regret as Onegin callously dismisses the love of a sincere woman, realizing his error too late. Igor Golovatenko in the title role.

Donizetti's lighthearted bel canto classic explores the life of a young orphaned girl, Marie, who is raised by a regiment of French army soldiers until she learns her true identity. A recorded performance from the Metropolitan Opera featuring Erin Morley in the title role.