The Metropolitan Opera House first opened in the late 1960's and has been enthralling patrons consistently ever since. It's the home of the the city's most high profile opera, which has been offering entertainment since 1883. The Met is located in the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, located Broadway between 63rd and 64th streets.
Chagall Murals
The first of the Met's engaging features are the two murals created by French-Russian artist Marc Chagall that are viewable in the Met's lobby.. One is called "The Triumph of Music" and one is called "The Sources of Music". Both of the murals can be seen from the Lincoln Center Plaza.
Strong Pedigree
The Met was designed by artist Wallace Kirkman Harrison. Wallace Kirkman Harrison was a Massachusetts born architect who has created many public art projects around New York, including Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.
Extra Stages
The Met replaced an older metropolitan opera house on Broadway and 39th. An interesting fact is that the dimensions of the primary stage of the older house and the new house are about the same, but the new Met has about six times the area, as the designers added additional stages in the rear and to the sides of the opera house.
Short Lived Opening Act
The initial opera at the new Met the opera Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra. The opera premiered on September 16 in 1966. The performance starred Leontyne Price as Cleopatra and Justino Diaz as Mark Antony. Alas, the opera bombed, and the Met soon dropped it from its repertory.
The Big Curtain
Trivial but intersting, the Met has the biggest front curtain on earth. The front curtain is the drape that hangs behind the proscenium arch, and is made of golden damask.
Longest Performer
Charles Anthony has given the most performances at the Met. Charles Antony is a tenor that made his debut on March 6, 1954 at the old Met. Surprisingly, he's still performing at the new Met today, with over 2,000 performances.
Famous Debuts
Almost thirty operas have made their world premiere at the Met. The premieres include The Ghosts of Versailles, The Great Gatsby, The Voyage and others.
British Invasion
The Who was the first rock group to perform at the Met Around 1970. Who knew?
Odd but True True
Tenor Richard Versalle died in a performance at the Met. He died on January 5, 1996 in a performance of "The Makropulos Case", after singing "You can only live so long". He was on a ladder, had a coronary, and plunged to the stage in a truly dramatic performance.
Chagall Murals
The first of the Met's engaging features are the two murals created by French-Russian artist Marc Chagall that are viewable in the Met's lobby.. One is called "The Triumph of Music" and one is called "The Sources of Music". Both of the murals can be seen from the Lincoln Center Plaza.
Strong Pedigree
The Met was designed by artist Wallace Kirkman Harrison. Wallace Kirkman Harrison was a Massachusetts born architect who has created many public art projects around New York, including Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.
Extra Stages
The Met replaced an older metropolitan opera house on Broadway and 39th. An interesting fact is that the dimensions of the primary stage of the older house and the new house are about the same, but the new Met has about six times the area, as the designers added additional stages in the rear and to the sides of the opera house.
Short Lived Opening Act
The initial opera at the new Met the opera Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra. The opera premiered on September 16 in 1966. The performance starred Leontyne Price as Cleopatra and Justino Diaz as Mark Antony. Alas, the opera bombed, and the Met soon dropped it from its repertory.
The Big Curtain
Trivial but intersting, the Met has the biggest front curtain on earth. The front curtain is the drape that hangs behind the proscenium arch, and is made of golden damask.
Longest Performer
Charles Anthony has given the most performances at the Met. Charles Antony is a tenor that made his debut on March 6, 1954 at the old Met. Surprisingly, he's still performing at the new Met today, with over 2,000 performances.
Famous Debuts
Almost thirty operas have made their world premiere at the Met. The premieres include The Ghosts of Versailles, The Great Gatsby, The Voyage and others.
British Invasion
The Who was the first rock group to perform at the Met Around 1970. Who knew?
Odd but True True
Tenor Richard Versalle died in a performance at the Met. He died on January 5, 1996 in a performance of "The Makropulos Case", after singing "You can only live so long". He was on a ladder, had a coronary, and plunged to the stage in a truly dramatic performance.
About the Author:
Jeff Myers has been fascinated by all of the great events held at the Metropolitan Opera House for a number of years. He has written many articles about several topics, please look for his writing here.
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