Tosca: Staging Rehearsal

Puccini’s passionate drama returns to the stage with an all-star cast led by soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the volatile title diva. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Tosca: In Rehearsal

Lise Davidsen and Freddie De Tommaso sing an excerpt from the title character and Cavaradossi’s Act I duet in an early music rehearsal, conducted by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. 2024–25 season. Videography by Pete Scalzitti.

La Bohème: Set Change Time-lapse

Watch a behind-the-scenes time-lapse of the set changes for Franco Zeffirelli’s beloved production of Puccini’s La Bohème.

La Bohème: Making Snow

The snowfall in Act III of Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most breathtaking moments on the Met stage. Go behind the scenes and watch how the Met Stagehands make the magic happen.

Il Trovatore: “D’amor sull’ali rosee”

Rachel Willis-Sørensen sings an excerpt from Leonora’s Act IV aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Il Trovatore: “Il balen del suo sorriso”

Igor Golovatenko sings an excerpt from Count di Luna’s Act II aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Il Trovatore: “Parlar non vuoi?”

Michael Fabiano, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, and Jamie Barton sing an excerpt from the Act IV trio in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Ainadamar Audience Testimonials

Audience members at a recent performance of Ainadamar reflect on Deborah Colker’s vivid production of Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s flamenco-infused masterpiece. 2024–25 season.

Nadine Sierra Reacts to Her 2015 Met Debut as Gilda in Rigoletto

This fall, Nadine Sierra reprises her portrayal of Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto, the role she made her Met debut with nearly a decade ago. Watch as she reacts to her performance of “Caro nome” in a dress rehearsal ahead of her debut. 2024–25 season.

Il Trovatore: “E deggio e posso crederlo?”

Michael Fabiano, Igor Golovatenko, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, and the Met Chorus sing the Act II trio in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Grounded at the Public Theater

One decade after Grounded appeared at the Public Theater, the Met opened its 2024–25 season with a gripping adaptation of George Brant’s original play by Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori. The event on September 20 at the Public Theater featured excerpts from both the play and the opera, as well as a conversation between Tesori and Brant about adapting Grounded for the operatic stage, moderated by Oskar Eustis. 2024–25 season. Videography by...

Il Trovatore: “Perigliarti ancor languente”

Jamie Barton and Michael Fabiano sing an excerpt from Azucena and Manrico’s Act II duet in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

The Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble in Rehearsal

Overtone singer Gareth Lubbe rehearses an excerpt from Matthijs van Dijk’s Moments In A Life with the Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble, conducted by William Long. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Il Trovatore: “Ah, sì, ben mio”

Michael Fabiano sings an excerpt from Manrico’s Act III aria in the final dress rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Ainadamar: “A la Habana”

Elena Villalón and dancers from this production perform an excerpt from the Second Image in the final dress rehearsal of Osvaldo Golijov’s opera. Production: Deborah Colker. Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya. 2024–25 season.

Il Trovatore: “Di geloso amor sprezzato”

Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Michael Fabiano, and Igor Golovatenko sing an excerpt from the Act I trio in an early stage rehearsal. Production: David McVicar. Conductor: Daniele Callegari. 2024–25 season. Videography by Neville Braithwaite.

Ainadamar: Water and Horse Prelude

Isaac Tovar and the Niñas perform an excerpt from the prelude in the final dress rehearsal of Osvaldo Golijov’s opera. Production: Deborah Colker. Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya. 2024–25 season.

Ainadamar: “Mariana, tus ojos”

Angel Blue, as Margarita Xirgu, and the Niñas sing an excerpt from the First Image in the final dress rehearsal of Osvaldo Golijov’s opera. Production: Deborah Colker. Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya. 2024–25 season.