Home > Great Performances at the Met > Season 4 « TV Series Page Great Performances at the Met: Season 4 (2009 - 2010) SEASON: Season 4 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12 Season 13 Season 14 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER Tomatometer Not Available... —— Tomatometer Not Available... —— Critic Consensus: No consensus yet. AUDIENCE SCORE 0% liked it Average Rating: 0/5 User Ratings: 0 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Tosca Air date: Dec 16, 2009 Season 4 opens with Luc Bondy's staging of Puccini's "Tosca," starring soprano Karita Mattila as the title character, whose lover (Marcelo Álvarez) is arrested by a police chief (George Gagnidze) and threatened with death unless she gives herself to him. More 2 The Audition Air date: Jan 20, 2010 A documentary about the 2007 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, in which contestants compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to launch a major operatic career. The competition is seen through the eyes of three hopefuls, including fiery 22-year-old Michael Fabiano; 25-year-old Alek Shrader, who tries to sing nine high Cs in a difficult aria; and 30-year-old Ryan Smith, who has little formal training. More 3 Aida Air date: Jan 31, 2010 Giuseppe Verdi's 1871 opera +Aida receives an interpretation by the Metropolitan Opera in this production from 2009. As directed for the stage by Gary Halvorson, and executive produced by Peter Gelb, it stars Roberto Scandiuzzi as Famfis, Johan Botha as Radamès, Dolora Zajick as 5Amneris and Violeta Urmana in the title role. The Metropolitan Opera, Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet lend accompaniment, with Donald Palumbo serving as chorus master and Daniele Gatti conducting. Gianni Quaranta designed the sets, Dada Saligeri created the costumes, and Alexei Ratmansky choreographed. More 4 Turandot Air date: Feb 28, 2010 The Puccini opera "Turandot," about a ruthless Chinese princess (Maria Guleghina) who falls for an unknown prince (Marcello Giordani). More 5 Les Contes d'Hoffmann Air date: Mar 24, 2010 A production of Jacques Offenbach's opera "Les Contes d'Hoffmann," about the life, loves and psychological manifestations of the German Romantic author E.T.A. Hoffmann (Joseph Calleja). Antonia/Stella: Anna Netrebko. Olympia: Kathleen Kim. Giulietta: Ekaterina Gubanova. More 6 Der Rosenkavalier Air date: Apr 25, 2010 Renée Fleming and Susan Graham star in Richard Strauss' comic "Der Rosenkavalier" as the middle-aged Marschallin and her young lover, Octavian, who falls for a woman (Miah Persson) closer to his age, but who's engaged to Marschallin's cousin (Kristinn Sigmundsson). More 7 Carmen Air date: May 16, 2010 New York's legendary Metropolitan Opera mounted this elaborate production of Georges Bizet's +Carmen, with a production by Richard Eyre, and a cast that includes Elina Garanca in the title role, Roberto Alagna as Don José, Barbara Frittoli as Micaëla, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Escamillo. Rob Howell designed the sets and costumes; Christopher Wheeldon did the choreography. The production features accompaniment by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting and Donald Palumbo serving as chorus master. More 8 Simon Boccanegra Air date: Jun 20, 2010 A production of Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," starring Placido Domingo as a pirate-turned-chief magistrate. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka costars as Amelia Grimaldi, Boccanegra's long-lost daughter. More 9 Hamlet Air date: Jul 18, 2010 The Ambroise Thomas opera "Hamlet," based on the Shakespeare play, starring baritone Simon Keenlyside as the prince and soprano Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore is Hamlet's mother, Gertrude, and James Morris is Claudius, the king who murdered Hamlet's father in order to advance to the throne. More 10 Armida Air date: Aug 22, 2010 This release captures a performance of Gioachino Rossini's opera +Armida, based on the epic poem by Torquato Tasso, recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera House. Some of the vocalists starring in the production include John Osborn, Yeghishe Manucharyan, Renee Fleming, and more. More Great Performances at the Met: Season 4 Photos View All Photos (2) Tv Season Info Genre: Network: PBS Premiere Date: Dec 16, 2009 Exec. Producers: Peter Gelb, David Horn Cast Renée Fleming as Host Renée Fleming as Marschallin Michael Fabiano John Jay Osborn Jr. as Goffredo Elina Garanca as Carmen Karita Mattila as Tosca Violeta Urmana as Aida Joseph Calleja as E.T.A. Hoffmann Elina Garanca as Carmen Plácido Domingo as Simon Boccanegra Simon Keenlyside as Hamlet Marcello Giordani as Calaf Marcelo Alvarez as Caravadossi Roberto Alagna as Don Jose Marlis Petersen as Ophélie Alek Shrader Maria Guleghina as Turandot Anna Netrebko as Antonia/Stella Lawrence Brownlee as Rinaldo Johan Botha as Radamès Susan Graham as Octavian Roberto Scandiuzzi as Ramfis Roberto Alagna as Don José Adrianne Pieczonka as Amelia Grimaldi Yeghishe Manucharyan as Eustazio John Osborn as Goffredo George Gagnidze as Scarpia Johan Botha as Radamès Kathleen Kim as Olympia Barbara Frittoli as Micaëla Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude John Jay Osborn Jr. as Goffredo Dolora Zajick as Amneris Barbara Frittoli as Micaela Ryan Smith Kristinn Sigmundsson as Baron Ochs James Levine Keith Miller as Zuniga Roberto Scandiuzzi as Ramfis Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Escamillo James Morris as Jacopo Fiesco Peter Volpe as Idraote Dolora Zajick as Amneris Miah Persson as Sophie Ekaterina Gubanova as Giulietta Toby Spence as Laertes José Manuel Zapata as Gernando Paul Plishka as Sacristan Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Escamillo Joseph Colaneri Barry Banks as Paladin Violeta Urmana as Aida Elizabeth Caballero as Frasquita James Morris Stephan Kocan as King Kate Lindsey as Nicklausse/The Muse Barry Banks as Gernando Carlo Guelfi as Amonasro Stefan Kocan as The King Alan Held as Lindorf/Coppélius/Miracle/Dapertutto Lawrence Brownlee as Rinaldo Louis Langree Renée Fleming Kobie van Rensburg as Paladin Andris Nelsons Sandra Piques Eddy as Mercédès Adam Laurence Herskowitz as A Messenger Trevor Scheunemann as Moralès Jennifer Check as A Priestess Kobie van Rensburg as Ubaldo Riccardo Frizza Daniele Gatti Yannick Nézet-Séguin Earle Patriarco as Le Dancaïre Teele Ude Carlo Guelfi as Amonasro Christine Freeman as Dancer Keith Jameson as Le Remendado Isaac Scranton Bradley Shelver as Dancer Aaron Loux as Ballet Rinaldo David Chan as Violin Rafael Figueroa as Cello Show More Cast Episodes 1 Tosca Air date: Dec 16, 2009 Season 4 opens with Luc Bondy's staging of Puccini's "Tosca," starring soprano Karita Mattila as the title character, whose lover (Marcelo Álvarez) is arrested by a police chief (George Gagnidze) and threatened with death unless she gives herself to him. More 2 The Audition Air date: Jan 20, 2010 A documentary about the 2007 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, in which contestants compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to launch a major operatic career. The competition is seen through the eyes of three hopefuls, including fiery 22-year-old Michael Fabiano; 25-year-old Alek Shrader, who tries to sing nine high Cs in a difficult aria; and 30-year-old Ryan Smith, who has little formal training. More 3 Aida Air date: Jan 31, 2010 Giuseppe Verdi's 1871 opera +Aida receives an interpretation by the Metropolitan Opera in this production from 2009. As directed for the stage by Gary Halvorson, and executive produced by Peter Gelb, it stars Roberto Scandiuzzi as Famfis, Johan Botha as Radamès, Dolora Zajick as 5Amneris and Violeta Urmana in the title role. The Metropolitan Opera, Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet lend accompaniment, with Donald Palumbo serving as chorus master and Daniele Gatti conducting. Gianni Quaranta designed the sets, Dada Saligeri created the costumes, and Alexei Ratmansky choreographed. More 4 Turandot Air date: Feb 28, 2010 The Puccini opera "Turandot," about a ruthless Chinese princess (Maria Guleghina) who falls for an unknown prince (Marcello Giordani). More 5 Les Contes d'Hoffmann Air date: Mar 24, 2010 A production of Jacques Offenbach's opera "Les Contes d'Hoffmann," about the life, loves and psychological manifestations of the German Romantic author E.T.A. Hoffmann (Joseph Calleja). Antonia/Stella: Anna Netrebko. Olympia: Kathleen Kim. Giulietta: Ekaterina Gubanova. More 6 Der Rosenkavalier Air date: Apr 25, 2010 Renée Fleming and Susan Graham star in Richard Strauss' comic "Der Rosenkavalier" as the middle-aged Marschallin and her young lover, Octavian, who falls for a woman (Miah Persson) closer to his age, but who's engaged to Marschallin's cousin (Kristinn Sigmundsson). More 7 Carmen Air date: May 16, 2010 New York's legendary Metropolitan Opera mounted this elaborate production of Georges Bizet's +Carmen, with a production by Richard Eyre, and a cast that includes Elina Garanca in the title role, Roberto Alagna as Don José, Barbara Frittoli as Micaëla, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Escamillo. Rob Howell designed the sets and costumes; Christopher Wheeldon did the choreography. The production features accompaniment by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Chorus, and Ballet, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting and Donald Palumbo serving as chorus master. More 8 Simon Boccanegra Air date: Jun 20, 2010 A production of Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," starring Placido Domingo as a pirate-turned-chief magistrate. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka costars as Amelia Grimaldi, Boccanegra's long-lost daughter. More 9 Hamlet Air date: Jul 18, 2010 The Ambroise Thomas opera "Hamlet," based on the Shakespeare play, starring baritone Simon Keenlyside as the prince and soprano Marlis Petersen as Ophélie. Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore is Hamlet's mother, Gertrude, and James Morris is Claudius, the king who murdered Hamlet's father in order to advance to the throne. More 10 Armida Air date: Aug 22, 2010 This release captures a performance of Gioachino Rossini's opera +Armida, based on the epic poem by Torquato Tasso, recorded live at the Metropolitan Opera House. Some of the vocalists starring in the production include John Osborn, Yeghishe Manucharyan, Renee Fleming, and more. More Critic Reviews for Great Performances at the Met: Season 4 There are no critic reviews yet for Season 4. Keep checking Rotten Tomatoes for updates! Audience Reviews for Great Performances at the Met: Season 4 There are no featured audience reviews yet. 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