The Metropolitan Opera

Launched in 1931, the Metropolitan Opera's Saturday matinee broadcasts are the longest-running continuous classical program in radio history. The 81st season kicks off on December 3, 2011, with Handel's Rodelinda, starring Renée Fleming, Stephanie Blythe, and Andreas Scholl. Twenty-three broadcasts will be presented on the Toll Brothers–Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network through May 5, 2012. Margaret Juntwait returns as the series's host for her eighth season, joined by commentator Ira Siff.

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Saturdays from 1 p.m. to approx 4 p.m. on Classical 91.5

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The Metropolitan Opera wraps up its season on May 5th

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

The Met wraps up its season on May 5th at 1:00 p.m. Tune in on May 12th for the first of eight operas from the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

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The Metropolitan Opera in April 2012

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Please note the special start times this month. 1:00 p.m. April 7 & 14; 12:00 p.m. April 21 & 28 to accommodate the Wagnerian operas.

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The Metropolitan Opera in March 2012

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

All opera in March will start at the standard 1:00 p.m. ET

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The Metropolitan Opera broadcasts begin at 1:00 p.m. except for February 11th, when Wagner's Götterdämmerung requires an early start time of 12:00 noon.

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. (end times vary)

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