In 1966, soprano Leontyne Price made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's 'Antony and Cleopatra.
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In 1966, soprano Leontyne Price made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's 'Antony and Cleopatra.
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Leontyne Price made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1966, performing in Samuel Barber's 'Antony and Cleopatra.' 'The Opera House' details the construction of the Met's new home at Lincoln Center during the 1950s and 1960s. Rudolf Bing, the Met's General Manager, led the transition from the old venue. City planner Robert Moses oversaw the demolition of a neighborhood to make way for the new building. The film includes archival footage and interviews that reveal the efforts of artists, architects, and politicians involved in this cultural shift.
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Why Watch
- Meet Leontyne Price at her 1966 Met debut.
- Follow Rudolf Bing's leadership at the Met.
- See the impact of Robert Moses on Lincoln Center.
Did You Know
- Leontyne Price made her debut at the Met in 1966.
- Rudolf Bing was the General Manager during the transition to the new venue.
- Robert Moses demolished an entire neighborhood for Lincoln Center.
- The Metropolitan Opera has been a cultural landmark for over fifty years.
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Who made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1966?
Soprano Leontyne Price made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's 'Antony and Cleopatra' in 1966.
Who was the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera during its transition to the new venue?
Rudolf Bing was the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera who orchestrated the transition from the old venue to the new one.
What was the role of Robert Moses in the creation of Lincoln Center?
Robert Moses was the influential city planner responsible for the demolition of an entire neighborhood to pave the way for Lincoln Center.
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