The Met is one of the few opera houses in the world with its own pipe organ! Thomas Lausmann, the Met’s Director of Music, tells us about the instrument, which has nearly 1,300 pipes and weighs almost nine tons, as well as its recent restoration that was completed just in time for the 2022–23 season. Experience the organ now in Puccini’s Tosca (bit.ly/3HG2Chb) and Britten’s Peter Grimes (bit.ly/3aY33Hc). | The Metropolitan Opera

12K views · 478 reactions | Did you know that many operas also feature dancers? In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Linda Gelinas, Dance Supervisor, we are brought directly into an early-season dance class as the Dancers of the Met prepare for the 2022–23 season. They can’t wait to see you back in the house! | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

6.8K views · 41 reactions | Race, celebrity, class and power are explored in this stunning new opera. The story of Thomas Eugene McKeller was lost in history until a chance discovery revealed his role as model and muse for famous painter John Singer Sargent. Watch the world premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents American Apollo on Friday, September 27 at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS | Facebook