Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
Overview
| Works: | 2,078 works in 5,591 publications in 6 languages and 112,398 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Operas Drama Televised operas Filmed operas Live sound recordings Nonfiction television programs Television adaptations Film adaptations Stories, plots, etc Opera films |
| Roles: | Performer, Producer, Production personnel, Actor, Instrumentalist, Singer, Editor, Donor, Publisher |
| Classifications: | M1500, 782.1 |
Publication Timeline
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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 )
- Metropolitan Opera annals : a chronicle of artists and performances by William H Seltsam( Book )
- The golden horseshoe; the life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House by Frank Merkling( Book )
- Molto agitato : the mayhem behind the music at the Metropolitan Opera by Johanna Fiedler( Book )
- The miracle of the Met; an informal history of the Metropolitan Opera, 1883-1967 by Quaintance Eaton( 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 toughest show on earth : my rise and reign at the Metropolitan Opera by Joseph Volpe( 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 )
- Saturday afternoons at the old Met : the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, 1931-1950 by Paul Jackson( Book )
- Sign-off for the old Met : the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts, 1950-1966 by Paul Jackson( Book )
- Grand opera : the story of the Met by Charles Affron( Book )
- L'opéra du samedi : le Metropolitan à la radio du Québec by Réal La Rochelle( Book )
- The Metropolitan Opera, 1883-1966 by Irving Kolodin( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)
La Bohème by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,754 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
34 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,754 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
The Metropolitan Opera stories of the great operas by
John W Freeman(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1984 and 2002 in English and Persian and held by 1,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains the plots of 150 of the world's most popular operas, short biographies of the 72 composers represented, plus background material pertinent to each work
9 editions published between 1984 and 2002 in English and Persian and held by 1,683 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains the plots of 150 of the world's most popular operas, short biographies of the 72 composers represented, plus background material pertinent to each work
Tosca : opera in three acts by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,191 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
47 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,191 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
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 1,158 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
26 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in 3 languages and held by 1,158 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
La traviata by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
35 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 1,104 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
35 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in Italian and No Linguistic content and held by 1,104 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(
)
54 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,065 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
54 editions published between 1936 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,065 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
Lucia di Lammermoor by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in Italian and English and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the 301st Metropolitan Opera performence of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor conducted by Richard Bonynge and recorded live on November 13, 1982. Starring Joan Sutherland and Alfredo Kraus
33 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in Italian and English and held by 999 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the 301st Metropolitan Opera performence of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor conducted by Richard Bonynge and recorded live on November 13, 1982. Starring Joan Sutherland and Alfredo Kraus
Turandot by
Giacomo Puccini(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Peking, Princess Turandot will become the bride of the royal suitor who can successfully answer three riddles. Unsuccessful suitors lose not only the hand of the princess, but their heads as well
31 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 973 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Peking, Princess Turandot will become the bride of the royal suitor who can successfully answer three riddles. Unsuccessful suitors lose not only the hand of the princess, but their heads as well
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Egyptian soldier falls in love with his Ethiopian captive
25 editions published between 1989 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Egyptian soldier falls in love with his Ethiopian captive
Carmen by
Georges Bizet(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in French and English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Eyre's stunning new production of Bizet's opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year's Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title--a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen's interest. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by rising maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet's tale to thrilling life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax
23 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in French and English and held by 939 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Richard Eyre's stunning new production of Bizet's opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year's Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title--a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen's interest. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by rising maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet's tale to thrilling life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
30 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 933 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
30 editions published between 1950 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 933 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
Macbeth by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Recording
)
34 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 912 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
34 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in Italian and English and held by 912 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
Manon Lescaut by
Giacomo Puccini(
)
16 editions published between 1949 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 876 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a pair of doomed lovers
16 editions published between 1949 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 876 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's opera about a pair of doomed lovers
Le nozze di Figaro : K. 492 by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
)
32 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in Italian and English and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With James Levine's masterful conducting, Mozart's sublime score works its colorful magic in this upstairs/downstairs drama. Ruggero Raimondi (Figaro) and Kathleen Battle (Susannah) are the servants, caught up in the ongoing domestic drama of the Count and Countess (Thomas Allen and Carol Vaness). Only all is not what it seems, and the battle lines keep shifting in the most unexpected ways. Frederica von Stade is Cherubino, the young page body who's in love with love and who keeps complicating everyone's best laid plans at exactly the wrong times
32 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in Italian and English and held by 852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With James Levine's masterful conducting, Mozart's sublime score works its colorful magic in this upstairs/downstairs drama. Ruggero Raimondi (Figaro) and Kathleen Battle (Susannah) are the servants, caught up in the ongoing domestic drama of the Count and Countess (Thomas Allen and Carol Vaness). Only all is not what it seems, and the battle lines keep shifting in the most unexpected ways. Frederica von Stade is Cherubino, the young page body who's in love with love and who keeps complicating everyone's best laid plans at exactly the wrong times
Il trovatore by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
22 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in Italian and held by 847 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
22 editions published between 1950 and 2011 in Italian and held by 847 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
Die Zauberflöte by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1991 and 2006 in German and English and held by 809 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridged production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera The Magic Flute for television
24 editions published between 1991 and 2006 in German and English and held by 809 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridged production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera The Magic Flute for television
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
28 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in Italian and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Schippers leads a superlative cast in one of Donizetti's most beloved comic operas. This two disc set was taken from a live performance on March 5, 1966 and features Carlo Bergonzi as Nemorino and Roberta Peters as Adina
28 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in Italian and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thomas Schippers leads a superlative cast in one of Donizetti's most beloved comic operas. This two disc set was taken from a live performance on March 5, 1966 and features Carlo Bergonzi as Nemorino and Roberta Peters as Adina
L'elisir d'amore by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in Italian and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comic opera about a young man who drinks a "magic" potion to make the girl he desires fall in love with him
33 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in Italian and held by 784 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comic opera about a young man who drinks a "magic" potion to make the girl he desires fall in love with him
Un ballo in maschera by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in Italian and English and held by 750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera on February 16, 1980. Conducted by Giuseppe Patané. Starring Katia Ricciarelli, Judith Belgen, Luciano Pavarotti
38 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in Italian and English and held by 750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera on February 16, 1980. Conducted by Giuseppe Patané. Starring Katia Ricciarelli, Judith Belgen, Luciano Pavarotti
Rigoletto by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
28 editions published between 1945 and 2015 in Italian and held by 732 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
28 editions published between 1945 and 2015 in Italian and held by 732 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
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Related Identities
- Levine, James 1943- Interviewee Commentator Performer Conductor Author
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author Composer
- Domingo, Plácido 1941- Singer Commentator Performer Interviewer Vocalist Interviewee Conductor Host
- Large, Brian Producer Commentator Director Author
- Deutsche Grammophon (Firm) Publisher
- Pavarotti, Luciano Singer Commentator Performer Vocalist Interviewee Author
- Morris, James 1947- Singer Commentator Performer Interviewee
- Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 Librettist Author Composer
- Piave, Francesco Maria 1810-1876 Performer Librettist Author
- Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
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