In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 1983, the Metropolitan Opera hosts a four-hour performance uniting some of the world's most spellbinding opera singers and conductors. The event includes a ballet from Samson et Dalila and boasts incredible classical performances from Kathleen Battle, Plácido Domingo, Jose Carerras, Leonard Bernstein, Marilyn Horne, Leona Mitchell, Luciano Pavarotti and many more.

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“Clarity was one thing that made this performance a marvel. Another was the flexibility of Barenboim...

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The renowned orchestra presents the world's biggest annual classical open air concert live from thei...

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