The radiant Renée Fleming plays the Egyptian courtesan in search of spiritual sustenance. Thomas Hampson is the monk who falls from grace in Massenet’s sensual opera, presented in a new production by John Cox. Watch a preview here.

Phillippe de Montebello interviews Metropolitan Opera director Peter Gelb.

Renee Fleming, one of the world’s leading sopranos, headlines the opening night gala of the Met’s 125th anniversary season, featuring fully staged excerpts from three of her favorite operas.

Neal Goren introduces us to the work of the Gotham Chamber Opera and their current production of L’isola disabitata.

La Damnation de Faust Promo Director Robert Lepage applies his stunning artistry to Berlioz’ musical examination of good and evil. Using interactive video projections, Lepage has created a vision for the opera that seamlessly marries art and technology.

John Adams’ contemporary masterpiece explores a momentous episode in modern history: the creation of the atomic bomb.

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Salome Promo Finnish soprano Karita Mattila reprises her acclaimed portrayal of the title role in Jürgen Flimm’s thrilling production of Strauss’ masterpiece. Patrick Summers conducts.

The Richard Tucker Opera Gala concert from New York’s Lincoln Center features celebrated singing popular pieces by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Wagner and Bernstein.

The legendary Plácido Domingo joins new superstars Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón — one of the leading dream couples in contemporary opera — for an open-air concert at the steps to Vienna’s magnificent Schönbrunn Palace.

The abundantly talented soprano, Renee Fleming, sings everything from Mozart and Verdi to jazz.