The Metropolitan Opera

Launched in 1931, the Metropolitan Opera's Saturday matinee broadcasts are the longest-running continuous classical program in radio history. The 81st season kicks off on December 3, 2011, with Handel's Rodelinda, starring Renée Fleming, Stephanie Blythe, and Andreas Scholl. Twenty-three broadcasts will be presented on the Toll Brothers–Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network through May 5, 2012. Margaret Juntwait returns as the series's host for her eighth season, joined by commentator Ira Siff.

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List of performances to be broadcast. Consult our listings below for local airtimes.

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When and where to tune-in

Saturdays from 1 p.m. to approx 4 p.m. on Classical 91.5

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Recently on The Metropolitan Opera

May 2013 wraps up the Metropolitan Opera broadcast season

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts for May wrap up with Poulenc and Wagner. (NOTE: The opera begins at 12 noon on May 11.)

April 2013 presentations by the Metropolitan Opera

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts for April include three Wagner operas and a Live in HD Theater performance of Handel on April 27th. (NOTE: The opera begins at 12 noon on April 13 and 20.)

March 2013 presentations by the Metropolitan Opera

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts for March include a Live in HD theater presentation of Francesca da Rimini on the 16th at 1:00 p.m.

February 2013 presentations by the Metropolitan Opera

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts for Febrary include a Live in HD theater presentation of Rigoletto on the 16th and a 1:00 p.m. broadcast of Bizet's Carmen on the 23rd.