This moment had us on the edges of our seats.🤩 Mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca has been dominating the stage as Amneris in Verdi’s Aida. Don’t miss the final performance of Aida this Friday, May 9. Limited seats remain, and standing-room tickets go on sale at 10AM ET on the day of the show. John Keenan conducts. In the meantime, enjoy this clip from a recent performance of Garanča singing an excerpt from the Act IV Judgment Scene, alongside bass Morris Robinson as Ramfis. Met Music Director Yannick

One of the highlights from this year’s Summer Night Concert was undoubtedly Elina Garanca’s fiery performance of Bizet‘s Habanera from Carmen. Conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin alongside the Vienna Philharmonic / Wiener Philharmoniker, we couldn‘t ask for a better ensemble to perform Bizet‘s dramatic aria. Set for release on June 30, you can pre-order your copy here: https://sonyclassical.lnk.to/SNC23 | Sony Classical

**50th Sneak Peek!** Just a few tickets remain for this one-of-a-kind performance tomorrow, May 7! Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary at Lincoln Center with a special gala performance featuring Placido Domingo, Renée Fleming, Elina Garanca, Diana Damrau, Anna Netrebko, Eric Owens, Pretty Yende, René Pape, Joyce DiDonato, James Levine, Yannick Nezet-Seguin and more! bit.ly/2pgHEvd | The Metropolitan Opera

Take a look behind the scenes at the incredible set change in between Acts I and II of Puccini’s La Bohème. Franco Zeffirelli’s production features lavish sets that transport the audience to Paris in the 1830s. On stage through January 25: bit.ly/2rZtQNf | The Metropolitan Opera