Talks & Events Archive: Miscellaneous
April 26 | 11AM
Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori
Come & Sing
List Hall at the Metropolitan Opera House
Be part of a public community choir led by renowned composer, director, and choir leader Troy Anthony. Free; registration required.
April 30 I 6:30PM
Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori
Swans of Harlem: A Conversation on Carrying Legacy Forward
List Hall at the Metropolitan Opera House
This panel discussion explores Karen Valby’s The Swans of Harlem, which chronicles the untold stories of five Black ballerinas of Dance Theatre of Harlem. Free; registration required.
June 29 | 5:30PM
Julius Eastman: The End is Not in Sight
Presented by American Modern Opera Company
Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center
American Modern Opera Company member and Met Opera bass-baritone Davóne Tines kicks off an outdoor marathon of music by Julius Eastman and Arthur Russell with a performance from the Met Balcony at 5:30pm on 6/29. Performances will spill out over Josie Robertson Plaza, concluding with a silent disco set by King Britt. General Admission, first-come first-served, no registration required.
February 22 | 7:30PM
Opera Evolved: Genre Fluidity
National Sawdust
The second installment of this three-part series celebrates artistic convergence by investigating the intersection of innovation and tradition at National Sawdust. This event brings together a diverse array of multi-faceted artists, including Paola Prestini, esteemed composer and co-founder and artistic director of National Sawdust, and dynamic theater and opera director Lileana Blain-Cruz. Attendees will be treated to rich discussions and captivating performances that highlight genre-blending compositions and illustrate the transformative power of opera.
April 9 | 7:30PM
Opera Evolved: Revival of New Work by Living Composers
National Sawdust
The compelling conclusion to this three-part series unveils the forefront of operatic innovation, offering a deep dive into the symbiosis of traditional support and cutting-edge creation in opera. This event compares the Metropolitan Opera’s groundbreaking initiative of presenting 17 contemporary works over the next five seasons with National Sawdust’s visionary plan to commission five new pieces in their 2024–25 season. The discussion will center on the transformative impact of these artistic endeavors by exploring the Met’s dedication to works by living composers and examining the pivotal role a burgeoning institution like National Sawdust can play in supporting this progressive shift.
May 6 | 7PM
The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage with WQXR The Greene Space
The Met and WQXR celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a concert in the Greene Space, featuring AAPI artists singing favorite repertoire and musical selections that reflect their heritage. Met Radio Host Debra Lew Harder also moderates a conversation with soprano Ying Fang, countertenor Siman Chung, and Tony Award–winning set designer Mimi Lien. Complimentary pre-performance light bites will be provided courtesy of Pearl River Mart. Free, registration required.
Friday, September 18 | 6PM Doors, 6:30PM Event
Author Talk: Anthony Tommasini on the Life and Artistry of Marian Anderson
Auditorium
Join us in celebrating the launch of Anthony Tommasini’s new book, Voice of a Century. Chief classical music critic for The New York Times from 2000 to 2021, Tommasini brings his decades of musical expertise to bear upon Marian Anderson’s artistry and the adversity she overcame as she opened possibilities for singers for generations to come. Part discussion, part musical demonstration, Tommasini joins celebrated mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves to reflect on the legendary contralto’s legacy and offer keen insights into the magic of Anderson as an operatic icon. Free; registration required.
Thursday, September 24 | 6:30PM Doors, 7PM Event
A Life in the Director’s Chair: Celebrating Louisa Proske
Auditorium
Join us for an intimate conversation with director Louisa Proske, who makes her Met debut on Opening Night of the 2026–27 season with the new production of Verdi’s Macbeth. Follow her operatic career, from being a young chorister in Berlin to the co-founder of the “categorically imaginative and radical” (The New Yorker) NYC company Heartbeat Opera, and her journey toward Europe to further her craft. Jacob Ashworth, artistic director of Heartbeat Opera, joins Proske to discuss her path as one of the most trailblazing directors of our time. Free; registration required.