Dear Opera Lovers,
Our 2009–10 season presents the extraordinary range of the
Met’s artistic forces: the world’s leading singers, conductors,
stage directors, and designers, and a compelling span of
repertoire, from the classic to the novel.
As you can see from the contents of this brochure, it should be
a remarkable season, with eight new productions, including
four Met premieres, and 18 revivals.
Like all performing arts companies, museums, and universities,
the Met has been challenged by the impact of current
economic conditions. But we remain dedicated to presenting
our performances at the highest artistic level in order to give
our public what it demands and what it deserves, which is
grand opera at its best.
We look forward to seeing you at the Met.
Best wishes,
PETER GELB
General Manager
JAMES LEVINE
Music Director
On the cover: Karita Mattila as Tosca, photographed by Brigitte Lacombe
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