Met Opera at the Museum, 2009/10
Presented in High Definition Video and Dolby 5.1 Audio.
The Metropolitan Opera Goes to the Movies
The Met's groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world returns to the Saint Louis Art Museum Auditorium for its third season. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
"The Met's experiment of merging film with live performance has created a new art form," said the Los Angeles Times. This groundbreaking series of live, high-definition performance transmissions brings live opera from New York to movie theaters around the world.
Schedule of Performances:
October 10, 12:00 pm: Tosca
October 24, 12:00 pm: Aida
November 7, 12:00 pm: Turandot
December 19, 12:00 pm: Les Contes d'Hoffmann
January 9, 12:00 pm: Der Rosenkavalier
January 16, 12:00 pm: Carmen SOLD OUT
Parking Note for Performances on January 9, 2010 and January 16, 2010:
Please note that all parking for these events will be available in the northwest and northeast parking lots flanking the statue of St. Louis in front of the main entrance to the Museum, and all entry is through the main Sculpture Hall doors. (For anyone who needs assistance, there are a few spaces saved at the South Wing Entrance. They are marked for handicap access only.)
Ticket Information:
$22 ($15 Members of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Metropolitan Opera, New York, and children 12 and under). Tickets will go on sale for Met Members on Friday, August 21; Saint Louis Art Museum and Opera Theater of St. Louis Members, August 28; General public, September 8.
Advance tickets are highly recommended and are available through MetroTix at www.metrotix.com and at 314.534.1111. Tickets are also available in person at the Museum. Tickets purchased through MetroTix will incur a $2.75 service fee per ticket; the service fee is waived for tickets purchased at the Museum.
Tickets for specific performances are available through our Met Opera schedule page.
Auditorium Details:
The Museum theatre seats 480 people. The screen is approximately 12 feet by 22 feet, and the opera broadcasts will be received in high-definition via satellite. The auditorium uses a widescreen, high-definition projector at 1080i. The sound system is Dolby 5.1 digital surround. Those seeking the best sound experience will want to obtain seats in the center rear of the front section.
Schedule of Performances:
For a complete schedule of the Met Opera performances at the Saint Louis Art Museum, including details and links to tickets, visit our schedule page.