Description

Join us for Opera Talks at the MacPhail Center for Music, an engaging, hour-long online exploration of opera held in advance of each Met Opera: Live in HD broadcast. These lively pre-performance sessions open the door to the world of opera through stories of the composers, insights into the historical and cultural context, and highlights of the music and drama you’ll experience on screen. Whether you’re a devoted opera lover or just beginning your journey, Opera Talks will deepen your understanding and heighten your enjoyment of every performance.
Led by Sarah Stephens, an International Opera Manager for 35 years, Opera Talks celebrates opera as a 400-year-old art form with a special focus on the beauty and power of the operatic voice. Selected sessions will also feature special guests who share their expertise and behind-the-scenes perspectives on singing, staging, and how this timeless art continues to evolve.
Discover the stories, the voices, the drama, and the scenes behind the spectacle - and embark on a fun, new journey with opera!

• Registrants can register for the complete package of Opera Talks, or individually. Cost: $30 per presentation.
  
  
• Please note: Registration for MacPhail’s Opera Talk does not include a ticket to The Met: Live in HD broadcast.

Join MacPhail’s Opera Talks and get more out of your Met Opera HD experience!

Opera Talk dates:
Opera Talk: Cinderella by Massenet – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, February 14)
Opera Talk: Tristan und Isolde by Wagner – Wednesday, March 18 (The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, March 21)
Opera Talk: Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky – Wednesday, April 29 (The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, May 2)
Opera Talk El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego by Frank & Cruz – Wednesday, May 27 (The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, May 30)

Skills

Specialization | Opera
Status | New!
Specialization | Music Appreciation

Course

List: MacPhail’s Opera Talks: The Met Opera Live in HD

The participant will have to select between 1 and 4 out of the 4 following Courses to register for.

Name Type Number Age Date Location MacPhail Opera Talk #1: Cinderella by Massenet Classes 24844 Any Feb 11, 2026 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #2: Tristan und Isolde by Wagner Classes 24845 Any Mar 18, 2026 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #3: Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky Classes 24846 Any Apr 29, 2026 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #4: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego Classes 24847 Any May 27, 2026 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm --