With The First Emperor, the revered filmmaker brings his lush cinematic style to the Met stage.
The legendary singer could rest on his laurels as a leading interpreter of standard repertoire. But he's also a champion of new music.
Artists from the production team share their backstage experiences bringing this world-premiere production to life.
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Watch composer Tan Dun and director Zhang Yimou talk about the creation of their world-premiere opera, The First Emperor.
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An educational outreach program presented by the Ford Foundation and the Met offers a number of events around the city featuring the cast and creative team.
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Emi Wada’s lush costumes help make The First Emperor a sumptuous spectacle.
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