Iolanta / Bluebeard’s Castle-Metropolitan Opera

Highlights / General details

On the heels of her triumphant Met performances as Tatiana in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale (Iolanta) followed by an erotic psychological thriller (Bluebeard’s Castle). Netrebko stars as the beautiful blind girl who experiences love for the first time in Iolanta, while Nadja Michael is the unwitting victim of the diabolical Bluebeard, played by Mikhail Petrenko. Both operas are directed by Mariusz Trelinski, who was inspired by classic noir films of the 1940s. Iolanta also stars Piotr Beczala, and Maestro Valery Gergiev conducts both operas. Co-production of the Metropolitan Opera and Teatr Wielki-Polish National Opera.

Composer: Peter Tchaikovsky/Bela Bartok; Librettist: Modest Tchaikovsky/Bela Balazs; Opera: Sung in Russian/Hungarian with Met Titles in English, German, and Spanish.

Location Venue located at the Metropolitan Opera House, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.

Duration

Approximate running time 3 hours 14 minutes.

Participant restrictions

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Location

Venue located at the Metropolitan Opera House, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023.

Duration Approximate running time 3 hours 14 minutes.

Participant restrictions Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Policies Any bookings of 10 or more guests is considered a group and may incur additional charges The use of cameras and recording devices is strictly prohibited. Must book 5 days prior to show. Guests should arrive at the box office between 1 hour prior and 45 minutes prior to performance to pick up their tickets. Please note - only the name on the reservation will be permitted to pick up tickets at the show box office. Photo I.D. required. Tickets for Events and Tours are sold as final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-negotiable. Date or time cannot be changed once show tickets are purchased. Name changes are accepted up to 48 hours prior to show date.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation