Met Opera Guild Podcast

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Ep. 224: Expanding the Canon Part III - Foreign Works

On today's episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, we have the last of three episodes exploring how the operatic canon is being expanded, featuring Guild lecturer Matthew Timmermans. In this final episode, he will dive into how the Met’s production of foreign works such ... Show more

. 1h 9min

Ep. 223: Expanding the Canon Part II - Star-Studded Revivals

Today, we have the second of three episodes exploring how the operatic canon is being expanded, featuring Guild lecturer Matthew Timmermans. In this episode, he will dive into star-studded revivals —looking at somewhat unknown operas that are often revived with all-star casts, su ... Show more

. 1h 4min

Ep. 222: Expanding the Canon Part I - New Works

On today's episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, we have the first of three episodes exploring how the operatic canon is being expanded, featuring Guild lecturer Matthew Timmermans. In this first episode, he will dive into two new productions that have pushed the bound ... Show more

. 1h 11min

Ep. 221: Talking About Opera on Die Zauberflöte

On today’s episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, we are delving into our archives to explore Die Zauberflöte with the late renowned music scholar Father Owen Lee. Die Zauberflöte is a sublime and magical fairytale full of mysticism, love, and humor. Listen to learn mor ... Show more

. 53min 45sec

Ep. 220: Opera Outlook on Don Giovanni

On today's episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, we are joined by lecturer Phillip Gainsley as he explores the music and drama of Don Giovanni. Based on the legend of Don Juan, Mozart’s masterpiece has remained on the operatic stage since its premiere in 1787 and has g ... Show more

. 1h 2min