Great Performances โบ Season 40
S40E15 Great Performances at the Met: Parsifal
Synopsis
Jonas Kaufmann sings the title role in The Metropolitan Opera's new production of "Parsifal"
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One of the most popular and beloved operas of all time, Aida, in a spectacular staging that captures the grandeur of Ancient Egypt.
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