Opera Matinee

The Gershwins' supreme operatic achievement, Porgy and Bess, portrays Americana through its distinct music and an American story about the delights and struggles of life in a Black neighborhood in early 20th century Charleston, South Carolina. Live from the Metropolitan Opera.

Elements of sharp comedy are blended with a sense of elegance in this lighthearted opera of a woman and her family as they negotiate love and their lives’ journeys. A recorded performance from the Metropolitan Opera.

An "Artists' Choice" broadcast from the Met! Tenor Lawrence Brownlee chose a 1979 performance of Massenet's sorrowful tale of a young poet and dreamer who despairs at lost love. Featuring tenor Alfredo Krauss in the title role. Conducted by Richard Bonynge.

The Metropolitan Opera’s “Artists’ Choice” series continues a 1986 performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo, based on the ancient legend of the King of Crete, who makes a fateful deal with the god Neptune to save him and his crew during a treacherous sea voyage. Featuring Frederica von Stade.

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.