Boasting a colorful history that spans over a century, the Metropolitan Opera is one of New York’s premier performance venues and hosts a wide range of operas throughout the year. Known as “The Met”, it was founded in 1883 and was originally built by a group of businessmen. Having being graced by some of the world’s very best composers, singers and musicians, the new Metropolitan Opera opened at Lincoln Center in 1966 and features cutting edge technology. The venue also hosts the Arnold and Marie Schwartz Gallery Met which showcases contemporary art works.
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