The Met: Live in HD at Munson presents two operas this October
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Utica, N.Y. — As part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live simulcasts, The Met: Live in HD, Munson will present two operas this October—Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at 1 p.m. Oct. 3 and Verdi’s “Macbeth” at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium in downtown Utica. Tickets are $26 for Munson Members, $32 for the general public, and $16 for students and can be purchased by calling 315-797-0000 or online at munson.art/met-live.
Così fan tutte, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” The New York Times staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one emotional—and literal—thrill ride after another. The third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte is a fascinating paradox: a frothy comedy of manners with an intensely dark take on human nature; an old story with a startlingly modern tone; and a beautiful score depicting questionable behavior. Così still poses unique challenges, and correspondingly unique rewards, for the public today. Every possible impression of love—from the loftiest to the basest—is explored in this extraordinary opera.
Macbeth Giuseppe Verdi —1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.
Enjoy even more performances in the 2026–27 season as The Met: Live in HD at Munson continues through May with the following operas:
- Samson et Dalila, Camille Saint-Saëns — noon, Saturday, Dec. 5
- La Fanciulla del West, Puccini — 1 p.m., Jan. 23, 2027
- Silent Night, Kevin Puts / Libretto by Mark Campbell — 1 p.m., March 20, 2027
- Manon, Massenet — noon, April 3, 2027
- Otello, Verdi — 1 p.m., April 24, 2027
- Parsifal, Wagner — noon, June 5, 2027
For more information on each performance and to purchase tickets, visit munson.art/met-live.
“The Met: Live in HD” at Munson is sponsored by Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D.
“The Met: Live in HD” series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor, Neubauer Family Foundation. Digital Support is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. “The Met: Live in HD” series is supported by Rolex.
For media inquiries, please contact Katie Voce, communications manager, at 315-797-0000 ext. 2147 or via email at kvoce@munson.art.
