Met Radio honors Montserrat Caballé with week-long tribute

Met Opera Radio (Ch. 75) honors legendary soprano Montserrat Caballé with a week-long tribute showcasing her incomparable artistry. Caballé passed away October 6 at age 85. She sang in nearly 100 performances at the Met since her 1965 debut.

A singer celebrated for her impeccable technique and remarkable versatility, Caballé appeared in 15 roles with The Metropolitan Opera, including Desdemona in Otello, Elena in I Vespri Siciliani and the title characters of Luisa Miller, Norma and Adriana Lecouvreur. Hear archival recordings of her performances in all five operas on Met Opera Radio this week as the channel celebrates the life and legacy of the Spanish performer. The schedule of performances is below.

I Vespri Siciliani

Recorded March 3, 1974

Airs

Monday, October 15 at 9am ET
Thursday, October 18 at midnight ET
Saturday, October 22 at noon ET

Adriana Lecouvreur

Recorded February 11, 1978

Airs

Tuesday, October 16 at midnight ET
Thursday, October 18 at 9am ET
Sunday, October 22, at 3pm ET

Otello

Recorded March 11, 1967

Airs

Tuesday, October 16 at 9am ET
Thursday, October 18 at 3pm ET
Saturday, October 20 at 6pm ET

Luisa Miller

Recorded February 17, 1968

Airs

Tuesday, October 16 at 3pm ET
Thursday, October 18 at 9pm ET
Friday, October 19 at 9am ET

Norma

Recorded February 17, 1973

Airs

Wednesday, October 17 at 6pm ET
Friday, October 19 at noon ET
Sunday, October 21 at 9am ET

Met Radio honors Montserrat Caballé with week-long tribute

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