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Verdi’s Ernani
February 25, 2012, 12:55 pm ET

Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Marcello Giordani is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.

Approximate running time: 3 hours, 50 minutes
Lunch and refreshments available in the lobby from Tapas Teatro!

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Massenet’s Manon– New Production
April 7, 2012, 12 pm ET

Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with the Met’s Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium.

Approximate running time: 4 hours, 5 minutes

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Verdi’s La Traviata
April 14, 2012, 12:55 pm ET

Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker’s stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.

Approximate running time: 3 hours, 5 minutes