The Met: In Focus

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In Focus, a new podcast series from the Metropolitan Opera, introduces audience members to the operatic masterpieces presented in the company’s award-winning Live in HD cinema transmissions. Hosted by Met radio commentator and staff writer William Berger, In Focus provides historical context about the works and their creators, as well as insightful commentary about the drama and the music, accompanied by excerpts from past Met performances. For more information and a Live in HD schedule, visit metopera.org.

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  • Beethzart79
    Great for a quick easy way to get the gist
    the Met Opera Guild will delve deeper into each opera- bit with this podcast I get a neat package that explores all the necessary components of the work. I love listening to it right before seeing the show so that I’m as informed and excited as I can be.
  • Type o peter
    Never appreciated Opera.
    I never appreciated Opera. I didn’t even know where to begin. Did some research and found this podcast. I dove right in with what was the most recent podcast. Then I started going back to previous episodes. I can now hold a conversation with the most snootiest upper class folk. I also started to understand the complexities of the music and stories. Definitely a must for newbies as well as hardcore enthusiasts of this particular art-form that is both unique and complex.
  • JJFor
    William Berger is great
    We look forward to listening to William Berger‘s podcast while we are driving to each HD performance. William Berger has the ability to make us excited about the opera we are about to see.
  • ShrGuy
    Berger is terrific in his analysis
    William Berger’s intros for operas that will presented in HD are terrific. Only complaint: wish they longer, particularly the podcast about Marnie. But that trivial complaint aside, the podcasts are great and I look forward eagerly to each new one.
  • Genegirl1954
    Wonderful Addition to the HD Broadcasts!
    I really appreciate these previews. I love opera but don't know much. These podcasts help me enjoy the HD broadcasts even more than I did before. I think one of the things that makes them so good is the combination of an opera's history and story with excerpts.
  • Linda in Orlando
    Grateful
    For those of us who long to understand and appreciate Opera, but may never have had much opportunity, the HD opera broadcasts have been a gift. This podcast adds so much to the experience when we are able to get a brief preview. I’m especially pleased to have had a reference to the recent history of Aida, having watched the documentary of The Opera House on PBS with Leontyne Price discussing her role. Delighted with this offering!
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