SAMANTHA HANKEY
RIGOLETTO
The Metropolitan Opera (Countess Ceprano)
February 12, 16, 19, 23 | March 1, 6, 9, 15, 20 | April 26 | May 1, 4, 10
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
RIGOLETTO
COUNTESS CEPRANO
February 12, 16, 19, 23
March 1, 6, 9, 15, 20
April 26
May 1, 4, 10
2019
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, New York
Ms. Hankey sings the role of Countess Ceprano in the tale of Verdi’s tragic jester, which returns in Michael Mayer’s neon-bedecked, Las Vegas–themed production. Baritones Roberto Frontali and George Gagnidze share the title role, and soprano Nadine Sierra reprises her portrayal of Gilda, the role that helped launch her now-blossoming Met career. Tenors Vittorio Grigolo and Bryan Hymel share the role of the lascivious Duke, and Nicola Luisotti conducts.
Performances on February 12 & 23, March 20, & May 1 will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Radio.
DAS
RHEINGOLD
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The Metropolitan Opera (Wellgunde)
March 9, 14 | April 29 | May 6
RADIO BROADCASTS
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Upcoming in 2019 / 2020
LIVE on Radio
RADIO BROADCASTS
Listen to Ms. Hankey on upcoming radio and livestream broadcasts.
2019 / 2020 Season
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
Live Simulcast at Klyde Warren Park
November 1 | 7:30 pm CT
2019
IN CONCERT
Moscow Philharmonic (Octavian)
November 15 & 16
MOSCOW PHILHARMONIC
IN CONCERT
OCTAVIAN
November 15 & 16
2020
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Moscow, Russia
Ms. Hankey appears with the Moscow Philharmonic as Octavian in a concert presentation of Act III of Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Conductor Vladimir Jurowski leads from the podium.
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
DAS RHEINGOLD
WELLGUNDE
March 9, 14
April 29
May 6
2019
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, New York
Wagner’s visionary initial installment of the Ring Cycle depicts the original sin of the theft of the sacred golden treasure, the vanity of the gods, the greed of the Nibelungen, the fratricide of the giants, and the building of Valhalla. Bass-baritone Greer Grimsley sings the role of Wotan, the conflicted lord of the gods. Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton sings her first Wagner role at the Met as Wotan’s embattled wife, Fricka. Philippe Jordan conducts.
The performances on March 9 & 14 will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Radio.
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO
SESTO (cover)
March 30
April 3, 6, 11, & 16
2019
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, New York
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato sings Sesto at the Met for the first time, and tenor Matthew Polenzani adds yet another role to his extensive Mozartean repertoire as Tito. Mozart’s opera of vengeance and forgiveness, set during the Roman Empire, also stars sopranos Elza van den Heever as Vitellia, with Ying Fang, Paula Murrihy, and bass Christian Van Horn completing the principal cast. Lothar Koenigs conducts.
The performance on April 3 will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Radio.
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO
The Metropolitan Opera (Sesto, cover)
March 30 | April 3, 6, 11, & 16
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG
WELLGUNDE
April 27
May 4, 11
2019
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, New York
Wagner’s epic cycle concludes with acts of betrayal, murder, vengeance, and, finally, the destruction of the world. Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, whose heroic self-sacrifice paves the way for humankind’s redemption and rebirth. Andreas Schager and Stefan Vinke share the role of the hero Siegfried, and Eric Owens is Hagen. Philippe Jordan conducts.
The premiere performance on April 27 will be broadcast live on Sirius XM Radio.
AGRIPPINA
Turku Music Festival (Agrippina)
June 2
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG
The Metropolitan Opera (Wellgunde)
April 27 | May 4 & 11
TURKU MUSIC FESTIVAL
AGRIPPINA
AGRIPPINA
June 2
2019
Turku Concert Hall
Turku, Finland
Handel’s youthful tragi-comedy caused a sensation in Carnival season in Venice in 1709: it’s only fitting that this concert performance features vocal superstars.
The Turku Music Festival has a treat in store for friends of Baroque opera: a top-quality international production of Handel's Agrippina. Conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev, baroque ensemble Il Pomo d'Oro is joined by a cavalcade of stars of the opera world: Franco Fagioli, one of today's leading countertenors; Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone; Jakub Jòsef Orliński, countertenor; Kathryn Lewek, soprano; Xavier Sabata, countertenor; Andrea Mastroni, bass; and Biagio Pizzuto, baritone. The title role is taken by brilliant American mezzo Samantha Hankey, who at the early age of 26 is already establishing herself as one of the most interesting singers of her generation.
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
Opernhaus Zürich (Cherubino)
June 10, 16, 28 | July 3, 6
Bayerische
Staatsoper
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Ensemble 2019 / 2020
OPERNHAUS ZÜRICH
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
CHERUBINO
June 10, 16, 28
July 3, 6
2019
Opernhaus Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
In this revival production, Ms. Hankey appears as Cherubino. The Countess will be sung by the South African soprano Golda Schultz and her jealous husband will be sung by Audun Iversen, who has appeared in Zurich as Albert in Massenet’s Werther. The Swiss soprano Regula Mühlemann will make her début in the role of Susanna, and the Russian baritone Alexander Miminoshvili will return to Zurich Opera House as her restless fiancé, Figaro. Ottavio Dantone, a welcome guest in Zurich and one of the world’s most important conductors in the baroque and classical repertoire, will be at the rostrum.
RADIO BROADCASTS
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Upcoming in 2019 / 2020
LIVE on Radio
RADIO BROADCASTS
Listen to Ms. Hankey on upcoming radio and livestream broadcasts.
2019 / 2020 Season
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
Live Simulcast at Klyde Warren Park
November 1 | 7:30 pm CT
2019
RADIO BROADCASTS
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Upcoming in 2019 / 2020
LIVE on Radio
RADIO BROADCASTS
Listen to Ms. Hankey on upcoming radio and livestream broadcasts.
2018 / 2019 Season
Met Radio Broadcasts
RIGOLETTO
Streamed live on Sirius XM Radio
February 12 | 7:25 pm EST
February 23 | 1:00 pm EST
March 20 | 7:55 pm EST
May 1 | 7:25 pm EST
2019
DAS RHEINGOLD
Streamed live on Sirius XM Radio
March 9 | 1:00 pm EST
March 14 | 7:55 pm EST
2019
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG
Streamed live on Sirius XM Radio
April 27 | 11:00 am EST
2019