Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
Overview
| Works: | 2,295 works in 5,964 publications in 5 languages and 119,245 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Operas Live sound recordings Drama Excerpts Televised operas Nonfiction television programs Stories, plots, etc Television adaptations Filmed operas Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Roles: | Performer, Producer, Production personnel, Instrumentalist, Actor, Singer, Donor, Editor, Publisher |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
- 5000 nights at the opera by Rudolf Bing( Book )
- The Met : one hundred years of grand opera by Martin Mayer( Book )
- Grand opera : the story of the Met by Charles Affron( )
- Metropolitan Opera annals : a chronicle of artists and performances by William H Seltsam( Book )
- L'opéra du samedi : le Metropolitan à la radio du Québec by Réal La Rochelle( )
- The Metropolitan Opera, 1883-1966; a candid history by Irving Kolodin( Book )
- Sign-off for the old Met : the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, 1950-1966 by Paul Jackson( )
- Molto agitato : the mayhem behind the music at the Metropolitan Opera by Johanna Fiedler( Book )
- The golden horseshoe; the life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House by Frank Merkling( Book )
- The Metropolitan opera guide : the standard repertory of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., as selected by Edward Johnson, general manager by Mary Ellis Peltz( Book )
- The miracle of the Met; an informal history of the Metropolitan Opera, 1883-1967 by Quaintance Eaton( Book )
- The toughest show on earth : my rise and reign at the Metropolitan Opera by Joseph Volpe( Book )
- Saturday afternoons at the old Met : the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, 1931-1950 by Paul Jackson( Book )
- Murder at the Met by David Black( Book )
- Celebration : the Metropolitan Opera by Francis Robinson( Book )
- The magic of the opera : a picture memoir of the Metropolitan by Mary Ellis Peltz( Book )
- The story of the Metropolitan Opera, 1883-1950, a candid history by Irving Kolodin( Book )
- Requiem for a yellow brick brewery; a history of the Metropolitan Opera by John Briggs( Book )
- The golden age of opera by Robert Tuggle( Book )
- Opera caravan; adventures of the Metropolitan on tour, 1883-1956 by Quaintance Eaton( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
The Metropolitan Opera stories of the great operas by
John W Freeman(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and Persian and held by 1,588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains the plots of over 120 of the world's most popular operas, a short biographical sketch of each composer represented, plus background material pertinent to each work
7 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and Persian and held by 1,588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains the plots of over 120 of the world's most popular operas, a short biographical sketch of each composer represented, plus background material pertinent to each work
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of poor artists in Paris. Rodolfo falls in love with Mimi who is ill and dies. Giacomo Puccini's fourth and best loved opera
32 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,429 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of poor artists in Paris. Rodolfo falls in love with Mimi who is ill and dies. Giacomo Puccini's fourth and best loved opera
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
38 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 1,226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's immortal tragedy about the clash of true love with social convention has seldom been as poignant as in this broadcast. The sensational Italian tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, in his second season at the Met, offers his first Alfredo with the company--a tender, romantic, and gorgeously sung performance that perfectly matches Eleanor Steber's sumptuous and touching Violetta. Robert Merrill, heard here at the beginning of his career, would go on to make the role of Germont one of his calling cards
38 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 1,226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's immortal tragedy about the clash of true love with social convention has seldom been as poignant as in this broadcast. The sensational Italian tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, in his second season at the Met, offers his first Alfredo with the company--a tender, romantic, and gorgeously sung performance that perfectly matches Eleanor Steber's sumptuous and touching Violetta. Robert Merrill, heard here at the beginning of his career, would go on to make the role of Germont one of his calling cards
Carmen by
Georges Bizet(
)
62 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For a generation of opera lovers, Rise Stevens was the Carmen. Her husky, insinuating voice was the embodiment of Bizet's gypsy temptress. Taken from a February 16, 1952 broadcast, this set sees the legendary Fritz Reiner conducting the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this unforgettable performance
62 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For a generation of opera lovers, Rise Stevens was the Carmen. Her husky, insinuating voice was the embodiment of Bizet's gypsy temptress. Taken from a February 16, 1952 broadcast, this set sees the legendary Fritz Reiner conducting the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this unforgettable performance
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
32 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in Italian and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's story about the hunchbacked father (Rigoletto) who desperately wants to protect his innocent daughter (Gilda) from the licentious Duke of Mantua has seldom been brought to life so electrifyingly as with this cast. The incandescent Anna Netrebko conveys every nuance of Gilda's emotions as she falls in love, is betrayed, and finally gives her own life, to save her faithless lover. Rolando Villazón embodies all of the Duke's dangerous charm and Carlo Guelfi is heartbreaking as the tortured title character
32 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in Italian and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's story about the hunchbacked father (Rigoletto) who desperately wants to protect his innocent daughter (Gilda) from the licentious Duke of Mantua has seldom been brought to life so electrifyingly as with this cast. The incandescent Anna Netrebko conveys every nuance of Gilda's emotions as she falls in love, is betrayed, and finally gives her own life, to save her faithless lover. Rolando Villazón embodies all of the Duke's dangerous charm and Carlo Guelfi is heartbreaking as the tortured title character
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Verdi's opera, telling the story of a beautiful courtesan dying from consumption, her love for a poor nobleman and the sacrifices she makes for him
33 editions published between 1982 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performance of Verdi's opera, telling the story of a beautiful courtesan dying from consumption, her love for a poor nobleman and the sacrifices she makes for him
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
)
29 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in Italian and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's music for his most famous comedy is as rich in honest sentiment as it is in effervescent wit. With the great Thomas Schippers on the podium, all the marvelous colors of the score come to life. Carlo Bergonzi is an ideal Nemorino, the simple guy with a seemingly impossible love--the flirtatious Adina (Roberta Peters). She only has eyes for the handsome, swaggering Sergeant Belcore (Frank Guarrera). But thanks to Dr. Dulcamara's (Fernando Corena) magic love potion, Nemorino proves that nothing can stand in the way of a heart than remains true
29 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in Italian and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti's music for his most famous comedy is as rich in honest sentiment as it is in effervescent wit. With the great Thomas Schippers on the podium, all the marvelous colors of the score come to life. Carlo Bergonzi is an ideal Nemorino, the simple guy with a seemingly impossible love--the flirtatious Adina (Roberta Peters). She only has eyes for the handsome, swaggering Sergeant Belcore (Frank Guarrera). But thanks to Dr. Dulcamara's (Fernando Corena) magic love potion, Nemorino proves that nothing can stand in the way of a heart than remains true
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
31 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's opera is a perennial favorite and often attracts stellar casts at the Met, but seldom has there been such a glittering group of singers in one performance. The legendary Leontyne Price is Aida, one of the roles she was destined to sing. Her rival, Amneris, is none other than Marilyn Horne, acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Both women are in love with Radamès--and why wouldn't they be when he's sung by the astounding Plácido Domingo. Cornell MacNeil and James Morris co-star, and James Levine galvanizes the Met orchestra and chorus
31 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 990 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's opera is a perennial favorite and often attracts stellar casts at the Met, but seldom has there been such a glittering group of singers in one performance. The legendary Leontyne Price is Aida, one of the roles she was destined to sing. Her rival, Amneris, is none other than Marilyn Horne, acclaimed as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. Both women are in love with Radamès--and why wouldn't they be when he's sung by the astounding Plácido Domingo. Cornell MacNeil and James Morris co-star, and James Levine galvanizes the Met orchestra and chorus
Manon Lescaut by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
19 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a pair of doomed lovers
19 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a pair of doomed lovers
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
23 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in Italian and held by 944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fausto Cleva, one of the Metropolitan Opera's most admired Italian specialists, conducts the company's orchestra and chorus in this February 1961 performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore
23 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in Italian and held by 944 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fausto Cleva, one of the Metropolitan Opera's most admired Italian specialists, conducts the company's orchestra and chorus in this February 1961 performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore
Macbeth by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
35 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's masterful setting of Shakespeare's famous tragedy is filled with dark colors and vivid emotions. The music brilliantly depicts the souls of troubled Macbeth and his conniving, relentless wife. Bringing Verdi's vision to life requires not only great singers, but great actors as well--Cornell MacNeil and Irene Dalis excel in the challenge. From the first encounter with the witches to the murder of the King and the gradual disintegration of their souls, this couple masterfully conveys all the horror and pathos both Verdi and Shakespeare intended
35 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 941 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi's masterful setting of Shakespeare's famous tragedy is filled with dark colors and vivid emotions. The music brilliantly depicts the souls of troubled Macbeth and his conniving, relentless wife. Bringing Verdi's vision to life requires not only great singers, but great actors as well--Cornell MacNeil and Irene Dalis excel in the challenge. From the first encounter with the witches to the murder of the King and the gradual disintegration of their souls, this couple masterfully conveys all the horror and pathos both Verdi and Shakespeare intended
Tosca by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli both stage-directed and designed the sets for this 1985 Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's romantic opera Tosca. The story revolves around the singer Floria Tosca (Hildegard Behrens), who is jealous of her lover, painter Mario Cavaradossi (Placido Domingo). The corrupt police chief Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil) is after the escaped political prisoner Cesare Angelotti (James Courtney), who is friends with Mario. The treacherous Scarpia arrests Mario, Angelotti kills himself, and Tosca gets homicidal. Several murders and betrayals later, the conclusion involves Mario and Tosca before a firing squad in the dramatic final act. Conducted by Guiseppe Sinopoli
34 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Franco Zeffirelli both stage-directed and designed the sets for this 1985 Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's romantic opera Tosca. The story revolves around the singer Floria Tosca (Hildegard Behrens), who is jealous of her lover, painter Mario Cavaradossi (Placido Domingo). The corrupt police chief Scarpia (Cornell MacNeil) is after the escaped political prisoner Cesare Angelotti (James Courtney), who is friends with Mario. The treacherous Scarpia arrests Mario, Angelotti kills himself, and Tosca gets homicidal. Several murders and betrayals later, the conclusion involves Mario and Tosca before a firing squad in the dramatic final act. Conducted by Guiseppe Sinopoli
The barber of Seville by
Gioacchino Rossini(
Recording
)
19 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This abridged holiday presentation for families of opera's most popular comedy, sung in English, features a cast of youthful Met stars: Isabel Leonard is the feisty Rosina, Alek Shrader is her suitor, Count Almaviva, and Rodion Pogossov is Figaro, the resourceful barber of the title. John Del Carlo sings as Rosina's foolish guardian, Dr. Bartolo, and Yves Abel conducts
19 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This abridged holiday presentation for families of opera's most popular comedy, sung in English, features a cast of youthful Met stars: Isabel Leonard is the feisty Rosina, Alek Shrader is her suitor, Count Almaviva, and Rodion Pogossov is Figaro, the resourceful barber of the title. John Del Carlo sings as Rosina's foolish guardian, Dr. Bartolo, and Yves Abel conducts
Le nozze di Figaro by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
15 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in Italian and English and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erich Leinsdorf conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in a lively performance from 1961 featuring the suave Italian bass Cesare Siepi and the sparkling Roberta Peters
15 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in Italian and English and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Erich Leinsdorf conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus in a lively performance from 1961 featuring the suave Italian bass Cesare Siepi and the sparkling Roberta Peters
Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a Chinese princess who has her suitors that can't answer 3 riddles executed and how she eventually discovers love with a prince
24 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 819 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a Chinese princess who has her suitors that can't answer 3 riddles executed and how she eventually discovers love with a prince
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1989 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard, for a slave girl, Aida. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia, who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aida, who dies with him
21 editions published between 1989 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The action takes place in ancient Egypt, and tells of the love of Radames, the captain of the guard, for a slave girl, Aida. She is the daughter of the King of Ethiopia, who is captured by Radames and the Egyptian troops. Tricked into betraying military secrets, Radames is condemned to be buried alive. He is joined by Aida, who dies with him
Luisa Miller by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
11 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in Italian and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poor Luisa Miller (Katia Ricciarelli) has given her heart to a man she knows as "Carlo." But he is really Rodolfo (Luciano Pavarotti), the son of Count Walter (Paul Plishka), who is being pressured by the Count to marry another woman. Despite every effort of Lucia's loving father (Leo Nucci), the evil Wurm (John Cheek), eventually triumphs. But it's Verdi's passionate music that wins in the end, brought to life by a cast who knows how to stir our hearts
11 editions published between 1968 and 2016 in Italian and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poor Luisa Miller (Katia Ricciarelli) has given her heart to a man she knows as "Carlo." But he is really Rodolfo (Luciano Pavarotti), the son of Count Walter (Paul Plishka), who is being pressured by the Count to marry another woman. Despite every effort of Lucia's loving father (Leo Nucci), the evil Wurm (John Cheek), eventually triumphs. But it's Verdi's passionate music that wins in the end, brought to life by a cast who knows how to stir our hearts
Vanessa by
Samuel Barber(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1957 and 2009 in English and French and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast, recorded just two weeks after Vanessa's Met world premiere, presents the original cast in spectacular form. Eleanor Steber is marvelous as the title heroine, a beautiful woman awaiting the return of her long-lost lover. But the man who arrives is his son, Anatol (a suave Nicolai Gedda). The handsome youth plays a dangerous emotional game of wooing both Vanessa and her niece Erika (an enchanting Rosalind Elias)--with devastating consequences. Regina Resnik stars as the Old Baroness and Giorgio Tozzi is the kind Doctor. Conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos gives an impassioned reading of Barber's superb score
27 editions published between 1957 and 2009 in English and French and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This broadcast, recorded just two weeks after Vanessa's Met world premiere, presents the original cast in spectacular form. Eleanor Steber is marvelous as the title heroine, a beautiful woman awaiting the return of her long-lost lover. But the man who arrives is his son, Anatol (a suave Nicolai Gedda). The handsome youth plays a dangerous emotional game of wooing both Vanessa and her niece Erika (an enchanting Rosalind Elias)--with devastating consequences. Regina Resnik stars as the Old Baroness and Giorgio Tozzi is the kind Doctor. Conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos gives an impassioned reading of Barber's superb score
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Recording
)
42 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There's a reason La Bohème has been done more often at the Met than any other opera: Puccini's enticing music perfectly conveys the enchantment of young love, and the numbing sorrow of tragic death. The delectable Viennese soprano Hilde Güden is Mimì, the poor seamstress who falls in love with her neighbor Rodolfo (the American tenor Eugene Conley), only to succumb to tuberculosis. The beloved Robert Merrill is the painter Marcello
42 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There's a reason La Bohème has been done more often at the Met than any other opera: Puccini's enticing music perfectly conveys the enchantment of young love, and the numbing sorrow of tragic death. The delectable Viennese soprano Hilde Güden is Mimì, the poor seamstress who falls in love with her neighbor Rodolfo (the American tenor Eugene Conley), only to succumb to tuberculosis. The beloved Robert Merrill is the painter Marcello
Roméo et Juliette by
Charles Gounod(
)
14 editions published between 1947 and 2011 in French and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jussi Bjoerling and Bidu Sayao star as the famous star crossed lovers in this February 1947 performance of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette
14 editions published between 1947 and 2011 in French and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jussi Bjoerling and Bidu Sayao star as the famous star crossed lovers in this February 1947 performance of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette
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Related Identities
- Levine, James 1943- Interviewee Commentator Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author Composer
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Singer Commentator Performer Interviewer Vocalist Interviewee Conductor Host Actor
- Deutsche Grammophon (Firm) Publisher
- Large, Brian Commentator Producer Restager Director Author
- Pavarotti, Luciano Interviewee Commentator Performer Singer Author Actor
- Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 Librettist Author Composer
- Piave, Francesco Maria 1810-1876 Performer Librettist Author
- Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Morris, James 1947- Singer Commentator Performer Actor
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Accordion with instrumental ensemble, Arranged Accordion with orchestra, Arranged Aïda (Verdi, Giuseppe) Ballets--Excerpts Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini, Gioacchino) Bing, Rudolf, Bohème (Puccini, Giacomo) Bohemianism Carmen (Bizet, Georges) China Concert programs Crime Crimmins, Craig Egypt England--London Figaro (Fictitious character) Freni, Mirella, Impresarios Live sound recordings Love Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Man-woman relationships Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.) Mintiks, Helen Hagnes, Motion picture music Murder Murder victims Music Music--Computer network resources New York (State)--New York Opera Opera producers and directors Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Performance art Potpourris (Orchestra) Princes Princesses Radio and music Singers Slavery Suites (Orchestra) Traviata (Verdi, Giuseppe) Trovatore (Verdi, Giuseppe) United States Violetta (Fictitious character : Piave) Volpe, Joseph
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