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Beginning this Sunday, September 4, the Great Performances l PBS at the Met series features an encore presentation of Puccini’s Turandot hosted by Nadine Sierra. Soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska stars in the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess. Tenor Yonghoon Lee plays Calàf, the bold prince determined to win her love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù and bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring score. Chec

Only five performances of Massenet’s Manon remain! Don’t miss soprano Lisette Oropesa’s “arrestingly powerful” (The New York Times) performance as the title heroine, opposite tenor Michael Fabiano’s “warmly lovable” (The New York Times) des Grieux. Next on stage Wednesday, October 2. On stage through October 26: bit.ly/2ml4MNx Live in HD on October 26: bit.ly/2lUegPt | The Metropolitan Opera

Now streaming on Met Opera on Demand: Massenet’s Manon, recorded earlier this season. Soprano Lisette Oropesa makes her role debut as one of opera’s most irresistible heroines. Watch anytime on your favorite devices and get started with a free seven-day trial. Learn More: bit.ly/2s49pOE | The Metropolitan Opera