This opera, which starred Evelyn Lear, John Reardon, Marie Collier and Sherrill Milnes was performed in the presence of composer Marvin David Levy.

“Anthony and Cleopatra” was the first and “Mourning Becomes Electra” was the second. The Second World Premiere in the New House ()Īs part of the company’s first season, Bing commission two World Premieres. But this night will forever live as the one in which the theater opened its doors. Everyone has heard the stories of Leontyne Price’s vocal majesty, Samuel Barber’s imperfect score and Franco Zeffirelli’s glitchy production. The Big Opening Night, “Anthony and Cleopatra” () Today we take a look at 50 of the Met Opera’s most important evenings at Lincoln Center. The company, which moved to Lincoln Center in 1966, is among the most renowned opera institutions in the world, a place where the greatest of all singers commune on one of the biggest stages in one of the biggest theaters.Ī few days ago, we gave the floor for some of the best singers around to relate some of the greatest stories or memories they experienced at the new house. The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 50 th anniversary Sunday with a massive gala featuring the greatest stars in opera.

The metropolitan opera centennial gala