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GP at the Met: Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly in Historical Context

Madama Butterfly is an opera in three acts (originally two) by Giacomo Puccini (December 22, 1858 – November 29, 1924). Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, Puccini's librettists for Madama Butterfly, had also collaborated with the composer on his previous two operas, Tosca and La Bohème. The opera is based in part on the 1898 short ...

GP at the Met: Manon

About the Opera

Manon prepares to enter a convent when she's struck by love at first sight with Chevalier des Grieux. It's unclear if he can hold her attention when her true loves are wealth and glamour.

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From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2020

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Celebrate 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Under the baton of guest conductor Andris Nelsons and featuring the Vienna State Ballet, the orchestra will play the waltzes of Strauss. PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns as host.

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An Intimate Evening with David Foster

“Something to Shout About”

With David Foster on piano and Katharine McPhee singing the couple performs "Something to Shout About," from Foster's musical about Betty Boop.

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

A Shining “Superstar”

Judas, as played by Brandon Victor Dixon, wows with dance moves and an unforgettable rendition of "Superstar."