In this 11th year, over ten nights performances from the Met’s Live in HD series will be shown starting with a screening of FUNNY FACE in a special co-presentation with Film at Lincoln Center. Screenings run from August 23 through September 2. There will be 3000 seats in the Plaza in front of the Opera House with an additional standing room area. Cancellations due to thunder/lighting or high wind will not be rescheduled.
Verdi
Panizza; Ponselle, Jagel, Tibbett
Original Air Date: 01/05/1935
SID.19490212
This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. It’s not SACD, but still a remarkable document. The Met database is still [October 2016]) not up to date on some of these more recent additions to the Sirsi and MOoD coverage. This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. Will be curious to hear what improvement if any they’ve made to the sound.
Verdi
Panizza; Ponselle, Jagel, Tibbett
Original Air Date: 01/05/1935
SID.19490529
This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. It’s not SACD, but still a remarkable document. The Met database is still [October 2016]) not up to date on some of these more recent additions to the Sirsi and MOoD coverage. 10/8/13 – This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. Will be curious to hear what improvement if any they’ve made to the sound.
Verdi
Panizza; Ponselle, Jagel, Tibbett
Original Air Date: 01/05/1935
SID.19490638
This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. It’s not SACD, but still a remarkable document. The Met database is still [October 2016]) not up to date on some of these more recent additions to the Sirsi and MOoD coverage.10/8/13 – This is now the oldest broadcast to appear in the Sirius series. Ponselle and Tibbett are absolute magic in the 2nd act duet under Panizza. Will be curious to hear what improvement if any they’ve made to the sound.
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO:Verdi
Walter; Roman, Jagel, Tibbett, Pinza, Petina, Baccaloni
Original Air Date: 01/23/1943
SID.20050106
Roman is particularly impressive, and we don’t have so many surviving Bruno Walter broadcasts that this one is particularly welcome. This is a bit late for Tibbett, but Pinza is wonderful in one of Verdi’s greatest bass roles.
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO:Verdi
Walter; Roman, Jagel, Tibbett, Pinza, Petina, Baccaloni
Original Air Date: 01/23/1943
SID.20050318
Roman is particularly impressive, and we don’t have so many surviving Bruno Walter broadcasts that this one is particularly welcome. This is a bit late for Tibbett, but Pinza is wonderful in one of Verdi’s greatest bass roles.
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO:Verdi
Walter; Roman, Jagel, Tibbett, Pinza, Petina, Baccaloni
Original Air Date: 01/23/1943
SID.20050637
Roman is particularly impressive, and we don’t have so many surviving Bruno Walter broadcasts that this one is particularly welcome. This is a bit late for Tibbett, but Pinza is wonderful in one of Verdi’s greatest bass roles.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR:Donizetti
Papi; Pons, Jagel, Brownlee, Pinza
Original Air Date: 02/27/1937
SID.20130108
RWW: Lily Pons seduced a whole generation of New Yorkers with her glamour, her Gallic presence, and staccati in alt., but I saw her last Lucia in Fort Worth, and never much cared for her recordings. Whatever I think, this is one of the oldest Met broadcasts on Sirius, and Pons’ appeal continues. John Brownlee has a voice that can be passable in Fledermaus, but for me not in Lucia. Ezio Pinza is as good as one gets.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR:Donizetti
Papi; Pons, Jagel, Brownlee, Pinza
Original Air Date: 02/27/1937
SID.20130319
RWW: Lily Pons seduced a whole generation of New Yorkers with her glamour, her Gallic presence, and staccati in alt., but I saw her last Lucia in Fort Worth, and never much cared for her recordings. Whatever I think, this is one of the oldest Met broadcasts on Sirius, and Pons’ appeal continues. John Brownlee has a voice that can be passable in Fledermaus, but for me not in Lucia. Ezio Pinza is as good as one gets.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR:Donizetti
Papi; Pons, Jagel, Brownlee, Pinza
Original Air Date: 02/27/1937
SID.20130538
RWW: Lily Pons seduced a whole generation of New Yorkers with her glamour, her Gallic presence, and staccati in alt., but I saw her last Lucia in Fort Worth, and never much cared for her recordings. Whatever I think, this is one of the oldest Met broadcasts on Sirius, and Pons’ appeal continues. John Brownlee has a voice that can be passable in Fledermaus, but for me not in Lucia. Ezio Pinza is as good as one gets.