17K views · 300 reactions | This day in 1868 saw the first performance of Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, a comical three-act opera about a a singing competition in 16th-century Nuremburg. Enjoy the very dramatic aria, "Was duftet doch der Flieder" performed by Gerald Finley as Hans Sachs! https://bit.ly/3RCJ7wa | medici.tv | Facebook

⏱️ Discover Wagner's almost 6-hour epic masterpiece ‘Die Meistersinger' in just one minute. The Metropolitan Opera in New York stages the longest opera in the repertoire, marking the triumphant return of Maestro Antonio Pappano to the Met's podium after nearly 25 years: https://bit.ly/3qSqKGU #Musica | Euronews English

This Tuesday, acclaimed Wagnerian baritone Michael Volle brings his signature portrayal of the wise cobbler Hans Sachs back to the Met. See an excerpt of his performance, conducted by Maestro Antonio Pappano, from last week’s final dress rehearsal of Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Opens October 26: bit.ly/3zZCuIo Videography by Pete Scalzitti | The Metropolitan Opera