Opening Night Gala Starring Renée Fleming (2008)
Keeping with a long-standing tradition, Renee Fleming kicks off the new season at the Met with scenes from Verdi's Traviata, Massenet's Manon, and Strauss' Capriccio. She is joined by Ramon Vargas and Thomas Hampson.
Director: Gary Halvorson
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Renée Fleming as Violetta / Manon / Countess |
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Dwayne Croft as Lescaut |
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Kathryn Day as Annina |
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Michael Devlin as Major-Domo |
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Thomas Hampson as Germont |
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John Hancock as Baron Douphol / De Brétigny |
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Theodora Hanslowe as Flora |
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Robert Lloyd as Count Des Grieux |
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Louis Otey as Marquis d'Obigny |
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Paul Plishka as Doctor Grenvil |
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Ramón Vargas as Alfredo |
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Monica Yunus as Pousette |
| Directing | Gary Halvorson | Director |
