High Notes—On Stage at the Met this Month

Don’t miss François Girard’s spellbinding new staging of Wagner’s early masterpiece, hailed by the Associated Press as “a visionary new Dutchman.” [The Metropolitan Opera]( [High Notes —MARCH—] The Metropolitan Opera remains open for all performances and is closely monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The safety and security of our guests is our highest priority. We are implementing strategies recommended by public health authorities, and have increased the frequency of cleaning in all public and backstage areas. Anyone who is experiencing cold or flu symptoms, or who is not feeling well, is asked to please stay home and contact Customer Care at 212.362.6000 for more information about ticket refund and exchange policies. Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer—On Stage through March 27 Don’t miss François Girard’s spellbinding new staging of Wagner’s early masterpiece, hailed by the Associated Press as “a visionary new Dutchman.” Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin headlines as the cursed sea captain, and soprano Anja Kampe makes a major Met debut as the devoted Senta. Renowned conductor Valery Gergiev is on the podium to lead his first Wagner opera at the Met in 15 years. [BUY TICKETS]( [WATCH TRAILER]( On Stage this Month March at the Met comes in like a lion with an outstanding lineup of productions, including a monumental new staging of Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and thrilling revivals of Massenet’s Werther—with Piotr Beczała and Joyce DiDonato, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin—Rossini’s La Cenerentola, and Puccini’s Tosca starring Anna Netrebko. And don’t miss soprano sensation Lisette Oropesa, hailed by The New York Times as a “major Violetta” in Verdi’s La Traviata before the show retires for the season on March 19. Also, soprano Diana Damrau gives a rare solo recital on the Met stage March 29, with Sir Antonio Pappano at the piano. [VIEW CALENDAR]( Subscribe to the 2020–21 Season If you subscribe before March 27, you'll save up to 15% on seats for the new Met season! The 2020–21 lineup features an extraordinary new staging of Verdi’s Aida, starring Anna Netrebko and conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and continues with dazzling new productions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Peter Mattei and Isabel Leonard (pictured), Prokofiev’s The Fiery Angel, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, and Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking starring Joyce DiDonato, as well as 18 repertory favorites. [LEARN MORE]( [EXPLORE THE SEASON]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Around the House MET OPERA ON DEMAND Now Streaming: Turandot Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts this spectacular Puccini favorite, starring soprano Christine Goerke in the fearsome title role. Now available to stream. [WATCH NOW]( PODCAST Aria Code Don’t miss the latest episode of our popular podcast series, a collaboration with WQXR and WNYC Studios, which features a deep dive into the music of La Cenerentola with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. [LEARN MORE]( MET OPERA RADIO Listen to Live Performances on SiriusXM Met Opera Radio presents live performances from the Met stage as well as newly restored historic broadcasts, commercial-free, on SiriusXM channel 75. 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[More Info](www.bolshoiballetincinema.com) Aspect Presents: Personal Diaries in A Major. Violinist Kristóf Baráti and pianist Enrico Pace perform passionate works by Brahms, Janáček, and Beethoven. Ticket includes a short talk, wine, and snacks. April 16 at 7:30PM, Bohemian National Hall. [More Info]( Acclaimed poet and playwright Claudia Rankine examines the nature of white male privilege in Help, a powerful new play commissioned by The Shed. Performances run March 10–April 5. [More Info]( Onstage at Vineyard Theatre through April 11, Lucas Hnath’s DANA H. is “a one-woman drama that explodes expectations” (The New York Times). Deirdre O’Connell stars as the woman who was held captive for five months. [More Info]( The Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) invites you to view rarely seen Marino Marini sculptures, an Alberto Giacometti painting, and a Willem DeKooning. Come for open hours (Th, Fri, Sat 2–6PM) or for espresso & guided tour (Fri, Sat 11AM and 2PM). 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