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Launched in 1931, the Metropolitan Opera's Saturday matinee broadcasts are the longest-running continuous classical program in radio history. 

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

You can also experience the Met live at your local movie theater!

When and where to tune-in

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

Available On-Demand

The Met Player (free 7-day trial available)

Recently on The Metropolitan Opera (inactive page)

Saturday, July 18th - 3:30pm
The Metropolitan Radio National Council Grand Finals

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2016 National Council Winners.  You can hear the finals July 16th from 3:30-6:00 p.m.

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May Programs on The Metropolitan Opera
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

Music Director James Levine returns to the Metropolitan Opera pit to conduct Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail.

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April Programs on The Metropolitan Opera
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.

This month the Metropolitan Opera performs Anthony Minghella's stunning production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, with Kristine Opolias singing the title role.

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May 2015 Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts wrap up this month, but opera continues year-round, with the Lyric Opera of Chicago beginning May 16th. 

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April 2015 Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast this March features operas of Verdi, Shostakovich, Mascagni, and Leoncavallo. All radio broadcasts begin at 1:00 p.m. unless specifically noted.  There is one Live in HD Theatercast this month (4/25); it is noted "Live in HD." 

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March 2015 Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts
Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

The Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast this March features operas of Bizet, Rossini, Massenet, and Donizetti. All radio broadcasts begin at 1:00 p.m. unless specifically noted.  There is one Live in HD Theatercast this month (3/14); it is noted "Live in HD." 

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