Luciano Pavarotti, on March 14, 2004.
she was the first black opera singer to pro form there
There are several 'famous' opera companies in the United States, including but not limited to, The New York Metropolitan Opera, The San Francisco Opera, The Houston Opera, The Chicago Opera and so forth.
Marian Anderson was the first African-American to be named a permanent member of Metropolitan Opera Company. Her first performance at the Met being in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera in 1955 - the part of Ulrica
Although there seems to be no public listing of benefactors, people contribute money in various amounts and at time sponsor a complete opera performance. The link below will give you further information from the Met.
Carol Vaness sang Tosca with Pavarotti in Cleveland Ohio with the touring Metropolitan Opera in about 1969. They sang at Public Auditorium to a packed house. Vaness received several standing ovations for her solos in the performance. Pavarotti, as always, sang spectacularly.
A performance of Gounod's Faust on 22nd October 1883.
she was the first black opera singer to pro form there
Marian Anderson
Metropolitan Opera was created in 1880.
The Metropolitan Opera has been very successful over the last few months and have had some big hits. The biggest hit over the last few weeks is their performance and adaptation of the classic opera Parsifal.
Live from the Metropolitan Opera was created in 1977.
Tony Stevenson has: Played Lovers in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played The Dancing Master in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Le Remendado in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Novice in "Billy Budd" in 1998. Played Second Priest in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Nick in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Pang in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Innkeeper in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played A lamlighter in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Young Lover in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Courtier in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Benvolio in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Gobin in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006.
Jean Kraft has: Played Federica in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Gertrud in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Mamma Lucia in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Abbess in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Mother Jeanne in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Emilia in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Mezzo-soprano in "The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala" in 1983.
Cornell MacNeil has: Played Scarpia in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Giorgio Germont in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Gianciotto in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Mechele in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Il barone Scarpia in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Iago in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Rigoletto in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Trinity Moses in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Germont in "La traviata" in 1982. Played himself in "The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala" in 1983.
Maria Zifchak has: Played Giovanna in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Suzuki in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Albine in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Annina in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Voice in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Anna in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Enrichetta, widow of King Charles I in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Ines in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played The Nursing Sister in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006.
Metropolitan Opera Ballet has: Played Dancers in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Villagers in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Dancers in "Don Carlo" in 1980. Played Ballet: Bacchanale from Samson et Dalila in "The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala" in 1983. Played Villagers in "Turandot" in 1987. Played Dancers in "Carmen" in 1987. Played Dancers in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Villagers in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Dance in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006. Played Ballet in "The Metropolitan Opera HD Live" in 2006.
Andrea Velis has: Played Roderigo in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Spoletta in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Alcindro in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Dancing Master in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Spalanzani in "Live from the Metropolitan Opera" in 1977. Played Tenor in "The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala" in 1983.