Great Performances at the Met (2007- )
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Opera lovers, rejoice! If you can't make it to New York to see a performance at the Metropolitan Opera, the next best thing to being there is to see one of its Saturday matinees broadcast on PBS on Great Performances at the Met. Originally aired as part of its "Great Performances" series, the programs got their own title in 2006. With operatic standards like "Aida", "The Barber of Seville" and "Turandot" and performances by some of opera's biggest names, including Reneé Flemming, Placido Domingo and Anna Netrebko, the series brings the best of modern opera into American homes.
Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (180 min)
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Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
When did Great Performances at the Met premiere?
Great Performances at the Met premiered on December 2nd, 2007.
Who directed the performance of "Peter Grimes" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
The performance of "Peter Grimes" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007 was directed by Tim Albery.
Which famous opera singer performed in "La Rondine" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
Angela Gheorghiu performed in "La Rondine" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007.
What was the name of the Italian opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
The Italian opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007 was "La Rondine".
Who conducted the performance of "Macbeth" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
James Levine conducted the performance of "Macbeth" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007.
What is the name of the French opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
The French opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007 was "Rom\u00e9o et Juliette".
Who played the role of Viola in the Great Performances at the Met's 2007 performance of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia"?
Diana Damrau played the role of Viola in the Great Performances at the Met's 2007 performance of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia".
Who was the director of the performance of "I Puritani" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
John Copley was the director of the performance of "I Puritani" on Great Performances at the Met in 2007.
What is the name of the Scottish opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007?
The Scottish opera performed on Great Performances at the Met in 2007 was "Macbeth".
Also known as
- Live from the Metropolitan Opera (United States)
- The Metropolitan Opera Presents (United States)
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