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:
MacPhail Opera Talk: La Sonnambula by Bellini – Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm CST(The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, October 18)
MacPhail Opera Talk: La Bohème by Puccini – Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00pm CST(The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, November 8)
MacPhail Opera Talk: Arabella by R. Strauss – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm CST(The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, November 22)
MacPhail Opera Talk: Andrea Chénier by Giordano – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm CST(The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, December 13)
MacPhail Opera Talk: I Puritani by Bellini – Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm CST(The Met: Live in HD broadcast: Saturday, January 10)

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 5 out of the 5 following Courses to register for.

Name Type Number Age Date Location MacPhail Opera Talk #1: La Sonnambula by Bellini Classes 24575 Any October 15, 2025 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #2: La Bohème by Puccini Classes 24576 Any November 5, 2025 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #3: Arabella by R. Strauss Classes 24577 Any November 19, 2025 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #4: Andrea Chénier by Giordano Classes 24578 Any December 10, 2025 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm -- MacPhail Opera Talk #5: I Puritani by Bellini Classes 24579 Any Jan 7, 2026 Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm --