The New York Opera Meetup

Welcome, Opera Lovers!

Location: New York, NY 40.75-73.97 10017US

Meetups: 104 so far

Members: 1,292 Opera Lovers

Rating: The New York Opera Meetup 5.0045

Meetup topics: Opera, Social Networking, Social, Friends, Musician, Singers & Songwriters, New In Town, Dining Out, Theater & Performance Art, Culture Circle, Live Music, Singles, Music, Classical Music, Night Life

Founded: January 3, 2006

Suggested donation: $2.00 per event

Meet with other young people, ages 20s, 30s and 40s, who love opera, the vocal/choral music or the symphony, and having fun together while making new friends!.
Join us for social gatherings, to attend opera performances or cultural events to learn more about this fascinating art.

BEGINNERS ARE MOST WELCOME !!! NEVER BEEN TO AN OPERA? WELCOME! WE HAVE EVENTS FOR YOU

OUR FAQ/ABOUT US PAGE:
http://meetup.com/operas/about

MET SEASON 2009/10 - OPERAS & DATES for ALL FUTURE GROUP EVENTS:
http://www.meetup.com/operas/pages/MET_SEASON_2009-2010_-...

GET TICKETS from the MET ASAP, GOOD TICKETS GET SOLD OUT MONTHS IN ADVANCE

OUR PERFORMANCE & EVENT BLOG from PAST EVENTS:
http://newyorkopera.blogspot.com/

INVITE FRIENDS TO OUR GROUP!: http://www.newyorkopera.org

We are happy we MET! :o)

OUR SUPPORTERS are YOU and...
http://www.operaincinema.com
http://www.operacollectors.com

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Our next MeetupStrauss’s ARIADNE AUF NAXOS at the Met

Feb 11 Thu 6:15 PM

Where?: Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center

Broadway & West 64th

New York, NY 10023

Who’s coming?: 6 Yes

(RSVP deadline: February 7, 2010 12:00 PM)

RSVPs are closed

Please join us for another great work by Strauss, Ariadne auf Naxos. Strauss’s dual gifts for groundbreaking modernity and classical elegance come together in a smart and fanciful production. The great Swedish diva Nina Stemme makes a rare appearance in the title role and Sarah Connolly as the Composer. For those who saw the terrific Kathleeen Kim in Les Contes d’Hoffman, here’s a chance to hear her again!! Read more

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What members are saying

“ A chance to meet folks from all walks of life who share your passion!!!! ”

—Shermayne Brown

“ This is a very good group. It is well run, informative, and offers a variety of opera related events for all levels of opera buffs. Nestor does a wonderful job. ”

—Sarah

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More upcoming Meetups

Feb 24 Wed 6:15 PM
Anna Netrebko and Piotr Beczala star in La Boheme on February 24!

11 Yes RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Mar 9 Tue 8:00 PM
Verdi´s "Attila" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

1 Yes / 2 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Mar 23 Tue 8:00 PM
Shostakovich´s "The Nose" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Apr 5 Mon 8:00 PM
Ambroise Thomas´ "Hamlet" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

2 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Apr 15 Thu 8:00 PM
Opera for Beginners: Mozart´s "The Magic Flute" @ Met with free pre-opera talk

4 Yes / 2 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
Apr 28 Wed 8:00 PM
Bizet´s "Carmen" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

3 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
May 6 Thu 8:00 PM
Wagner´s "Der Fliegende Hollander" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?
May 12 Wed 8:00 PM
Berg´s "Lulu" at the Met with pre-opera dinner

1 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
- Will you be there?

See our full calendar

Past Meetups

Feb 3 Wed 7:00 PM

Gluck´s "Armide" with Opera Lafayette @ Rose Hall and Dinner - Tickets at $10!

12 attended – 4.5012
Jan 22 Fri 6:15 PM

Verdi’s SIMON BOCCANEGRA with Placido Domingo at the Metropolitan Opera

10 attended – 5.005
Jan 14 Thu 6:15 PM

Verdi’s STIFFELIO at the Metropolitan Opera

6 attended – 5.005
Jan 9 Sat 5:00 PM

The Cliburn International PIANO Competition: "Here To Make Music" + Social

32 attended – 5.007
Jan 6 Wed 5:45 PM

Renee Fleming stars in Richard Strauss's Rosenkavalier on January 6

12 attended – 5.003
Dec '09 15 Tue 6:15 PM

Richard Strauss's Elektra with pre-performance dinner on December 15

4 attended
Dec '09 11 Fri 8:00 PM

New Met Production: Offenbach’s LES CONTES D’HOFFMAN

5 attended – 5.002
Dec '09 7 Mon 8:00 PM

La Scala Opening Night LIVE broadcast: "Carmen" in HD!

20 attended – 4.506
Nov '09 12 Thu 6:15 PM

Metropolitan Opera Premiere: Janacek’s FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD

7 attended – 4.503
Nov '09 9 Mon 8:00 PM

"La Damnation de Faust" at the Met with pre-opera dinner!

9 attended

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What's new?

Feb 8
- New member
  
  Aelita
  
  “I enjoy opera but can never find someone willing to go with me.”
- New member
  
  GoGo Goglick
  
  “I always have trouble finding people who want to go to the opera and symphony - hoping to meet other young NY'ers with similar interests.”
- New discussion
  
  The NY Opera Meetup - Free...
  
  Started by Nestor.

Feb 6
- New member
  
  Scott Rose
- New member
  
  Michel

Feb 5
- New member
  
  Francoise Marcus
  
  “J'aime l'opera et un ami m'a dit que vous etiez tres extraordinaires”

Feb 4
- New member
  
  Edith

Feb 3
- New member
  
  Shunan
- New member
  
  Susan
  
  “Opera combines classical and popular strains -- There in something international about opera - it unites people across national and class lines. But basically it is those voices -- marvels of nature and sublime expressions of the human spirit.”