In the German seasons that followed, Lilli Lehmann dominated the Wagnerian repertory and everything she chose to sing. Christine Nilsson and Marcella Sembrich shared the principal roles during the opening season. The Metropolitan Opera has always hired the finest artists. In the first few years, management changed strategies several times, initially giving all performances in Italian, even operas written in French or German, then everything in German including works written in Italian or other languages, until the time came when operas were presented in their original language. The first building was built at the corner of Broadway and 39th Street. The Metropolitan Opera was founded in 1883 by a group of businessmen who wanted their own theatre. In addition, all guests (ages 12 and over) will be required to provide proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of the event. For greater detail, please click here. All guests (ages 2+) are required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status.

The Met: Live in HD series is supported by Rolex.

Digital support of The Met: Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor Neubauer Family Foundation. The Summer HD Festival is generously supported by The Robert W.

The Metropolitan Opera’s free Summer HD Festival, first presented in 2009, returns with screenings of productions from the company’s Peabody and Emmy Award–winning The Met: Live in HD series, as well as a screening of the documentary The Opera House. The festival offers both long-time opera lovers and newcomers a chance to see and hear some of the Met's greatest-hit productions and opera's biggest stars. The screenings will be shown outdoors in Damrosch Park from August 27–September 6.

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