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The MET in February highlights Artist's choice operas from the archives - Saturdays at 1pm

The Metropolitan Opera's Artist's Choice is a series of broadcasts that feature performances chosen by artists. The broadcasts are available on radio and other platforms.

2/1 Verdi: La Traviata – Artist's Choice by Angel Blue
CAST:
Renée Fleming (Violetta)
Matthew Polenzani (Alfredo)
Dwayne Croft (Germont)

2/8 Wagner: Der Fliegende Holländer – Artist's Choice by Ryan Speedo Green
CAST:
George London (Dutchman)
Leonie Rysanek (Senta)
Karl Liebl (Erik)
Giorgio Tozzi (Daland)

Black opera soprano Jessye Norman in ornate blue gown and crown
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Jessye Norman in the title role of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos

2/15 Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos  Artist's Choice by Lise Davidsen
CAST:
Jessye Norman (Ariadne)
Gianna Rolandi (Zerbinetta)
William Cochran (Bacchus)
Maria Ewing (Composer)
Dale Duesing (Harlekin)

2/22 Verdi: Falstaff Artist's Choice by Yannick Nézet-Séguin
CAST:
Anselmo Colzani (Falstaff)
Gabriella Tucci (Alice)
Regina Resnik (Quickly)
Mario Sereni (Ford)
Judith Raskin (Nannetta)
Luigi Alva (Fenton)
Rosalind Elias (Meg)