13K views · 561 reactions | Check out this preview of "Encores!", The Metropolitan Opera special with 19 unforgettable, handpicked arias and duets from more than 75 magnificent productions! After watching, you'll be saying "Encore!" again and again! | Great Performances l PBS | Facebook

Beginning this Sunday, September 4, the Great Performances l PBS at the Met series features an encore presentation of Puccini’s Turandot hosted by Nadine Sierra. Soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska stars in the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess. Tenor Yonghoon Lee plays Calàf, the bold prince determined to win her love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù and bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring score. Chec

Next Sunday, May 9, at 11AM ET, two dozen rising stars compete in the semifinals of the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. And for the first time, both the semifinals and the Grand Finals concert a week later will be livestreamed for free and open to the public. Learn more and register to watch the semifinals: bit.ly/MONCauditions | The Metropolitan Opera