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Memories from the Golden Horseshoe: Part 1

1966.04.16 Gala farewell - last night of the old MetPresented by Ira Siff

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Part of the Memories from the Golden Horseshoe series.

Met broadcast commentator Ira Siff takes us on a tour of his first years of opera-going during the five final seasons at the old Met on Broadway and 39th Street, from 1961 to 1966. In this three-part series, Siff recalls the experience of growing up on the standing-room line, experiencing legendary performances such as the debut of Joan Sutherland and the farewell of Licia Albanese, sleeping in the street for two nights to get tickets to the comeback of Maria Callas, and more. All sessions will include audio and video clips, bringing to life this golden era of Met history.

If you would like to purchase the entire Memories from the Golden Horseshoe course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and More page.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday–Friday 10am–4pm.











When: Wed., Apr. 20, 2016 at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Metropolitan Opera Guild
165 W. 65th St.
212-769-7028
Price: Standard price: $22; Member price: $20; student price: $20
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1966.04.16 Gala farewell - last night of the old MetPresented by Ira Siff

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Part of the Memories from the Golden Horseshoe series.

Met broadcast commentator Ira Siff takes us on a tour of his first years of opera-going during the five final seasons at the old Met on Broadway and 39th Street, from 1961 to 1966. In this three-part series, Siff recalls the experience of growing up on the standing-room line, experiencing legendary performances such as the debut of Joan Sutherland and the farewell of Licia Albanese, sleeping in the street for two nights to get tickets to the comeback of Maria Callas, and more. All sessions will include audio and video clips, bringing to life this golden era of Met history.

If you would like to purchase the entire Memories from the Golden Horseshoe course, please click here or visit the “Courses” tab on the Lectures and More page.

Please note that Student pricing is available to full-time students with valid identification.

This session will be held in the Opera Learning Center, located on the 6th Floor of the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center, 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. For questions, please call the LCE Ticket Line at 212-769-7028, Monday–Friday 10am–4pm.

Buy tickets/get more info now