Robert Nagy

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• Movie7.0

  Music

  As renowned for its harmonious overture as for its romantic storybook characters, this three-act masterwork features some of the composer’s most groundbreaking and unforgettable music, as well as a theme the young Wagner would revisit again and again later in his career—the redemptive and transcendent power of a woman’s love. The enchanting plot harks back to medieval history: Wolfram is a lovesick troubadour who desires the virtuous Elisabeth. She, however, has eyes for another: the rebellious knight Tannhäuser, who in turn cannot get over an overwhelming sensual experience in the realm of the goddess Venus, and is banished for singing her praises at court. Only saintly Elisabeth’s death can atone for his misdeeds.

  The Metropolitan Opera - Wagner: Tannhäuser

  1982 · 1 votes

• Movie7.0

  Music

  This was one of the most emotional evenings in Met history—the night Leontyne Price bid farewell to opera. Aida is the role that inspired audiences around the world to acclaim her as the greatest Verdi soprano of her time. And this telecast shows why: the famous soaring phrases that seemed to never end, the shimmering top to her lustrous voice, undimmed by the years. But most of all, there is the ennobling heart and soul Price lavished on every performance—captured here forever. With James Levine conducting the Met orchestra, chorus, and ballet.

  Aida

  1985 · 1 votes

• Movie4.0

  The Metropolitan Opera live production of Richard Strauss's opera Elektra on February 16, 1980

  Elektra

  1980 · 3 votes

• Movie10.0

  Music

  Live from the Metropolitan Opera: Simon Boccanegra

  Simon Boccanegra

  1984 · 1 votes