125 Essential Met Moments

Debuts, triumphs, and extraordinary achievements—a collection of some unforgettable moments in Met history.

Back to the Future

The Met’s 125th Anniversary Gala looks back on Met history—but the visual approach is entirely modern.

Download 125th program

As you listen to the Met’s 125th Anniversary Gala on SIRIUS XM or the Met’s website, follow along with these special anniversary program pages.

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The Met's 125 Anniversary - in Photos

Check out our photo galleries of images from the performance, the red carpet, and the post-performance gala dinner.
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Master of the House

Music Director James Levine has marshalled the Met’s musical forces for nearly a third of its 125 years.
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Database Hit

Details of each of the Met’s nearly 27,000 performances are available—free, to anyone, anytime—on the Met Database
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Classic Collection

The Met’s 125th anniversary season celebrates the company’s extraordinary history of unforgettable performances—nearly 200 of which are now available online through Met Player.
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The Legend Looks Back

The Met's 125th anniversary season also marks the legendary Plácido Domingo's 40th year with the company. View the Plácido Domingo at the Met photo gallery.
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Costumes for the 125th Anniversary Gala

Costume designer Catherine Zuber has taken original designs for Enrico Caruso, Rosa Ponselle, and Ezio Pinza, among other great artists, and reimagined them for the occasion.
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Met by the Numbers

Over the course of 125 years the Metropolitan Opera has amassed some impressive statistics. Here are a few.
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The Met @ 125

Listen to excerpts from Met Radio broadcast features, presented by Mary Jo Heath.
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Coming Attractions

The Met’s 125th Anniversary Gala celebrates the company’s history—with top stars offering a preview of things to come.