“For musicians, we start when we’re little kids. It’s not just a job, it’s a calling. When it’s something you do your whole life, and suddenly nobody needs you, it was really just devastating, honestly… a project like this has been uplifting… it’s been good for my heart.” – Sylvia Danburg Volpe, Associate Principal Second...
Here is a clip from our recent MET Orchestra Spotlight Series concert featuring some of the MET Opera Horns section: Erik Ralske (Principal Horn), Javier Gándara (Third Horn), Brad Gemeinhardt (Third Horn), and Barbara Jostlein Currie (Fourth Horn). ***We would like to thank many people who made this concert possible, especially those behind the scenes....
This week, our MET orchestra committee will be continuing negotiations with The Metropolitan Opera. Join us as we send them strength and support – who, after an unprecedented past 16 months, continue working tirelessly on our orchestra’s behalf. To our loyal audience and fans, who have propped us up with their support during this time,...
Meet Katherine Fong, who is a huge inspiration for all of us! Please enjoy as she walks us through some of her favorite MET moments, as well as what she misses most about playing at the MET. For the full length interview and a look into the lives of other MET Orchestra Musicians, be sure...
