

New York, NY (February 15, 2018) – Accelerating his arrival as Music Director by two seasons, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will take up the post in time for the start of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2018–19 season, it was announced today.

Robert Lepage’s Ring cycle, Starring Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde, to Return for First Time Since 2013.Other New Productions Include Season-Opening Samson et Dalila, Starring Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna North American Premiere of Nico Muhly’s Marnie and Adriana Lecouvreur, Starring Anna Netrebko.2018–19 Season to Feature Three Operas Conducted by Nézet-Séguin, Including New Production of La Traviata, Directed by Michael Mayer.Neubauer Family Foundation Names Met Music Director position with $15 Million Gift.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin to become met music director in september 2018, two seasons earlier than originally planned
