MET ENCORE: Parsifal (Wagner)

A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, this transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns to the big screen in François Girard’s celebrated production, a "thoughtful and intrepid staging, full of striking imagery" (The New York Times). Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as the enigmatic Kundry, baritone Peter Mattei as the ailing Amfortas, bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as the sorcerer Klingsor, and bass Jongmin Park as the wise Gurnemanz.

Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater.

Reminder: This is a live satellite broadcast direct from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. On occasion there may be visual or sound disturbances that are beyond the Bardavon’s control. In the event a disturbance does occur, please be patient.

Made possible through the support of Premier Medical Group, the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Benjamin R. Strong Opera Fund, the Stephen & Julia Dunwell Fund, the Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Fund, and all of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Promotional support courtesy of WMHT - FM 88.7 Poughkeepsie.

Ordering directions:
- Preferable way to purchase your tickets is in-person at the Bardavon or Ulster Performing Arts box office.
- You may also buy online at Ticketmaster.com (Ticketmaster fees will apply).
- Please note that Bardavon Member benefits and special discounts are not available through Ticketmaster.
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Accessibility: Please be advised that there is no elevator at either of our theaters - call or email the box office to arrange ADA seating.