CLEAN : At Met Opera, a balancing act between the traditional and cutting-edge

The transcript discusses the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Don Carlos in French, highlighting its artistic evolution over the years. It emphasizes the importance of balancing tradition with innovation to attract a diverse audience. The Met's management is focused on understanding audience preferences to grow its artistic vision, ensuring the survival and growth of the art form.

What is significant about the Met's new production of Don Carlos?

• It is performed in English for the first time.

• It features a completely new cast.

• It is presented in the original French for the first time.

• It is a revival of a 20-year-old production.

Why does the Met believe innovation is necessary?

• To reduce production costs.

• To ensure the survival of the art form.

• To increase ticket prices.

• To compete with other art forms.

How has the Met attracted a younger audience?

• By offering free performances.

• By shortening the length of operas.

• Through more diverse programming and new works.

• By lowering ticket prices.

What is the Met's approach to balancing tradition and new ideas?

• Only producing new works.

• Focusing solely on traditional operas.

• Ignoring audience feedback.

• Maintaining traditions while embracing new concepts.

What role does the Met's management play in shaping its artistic vision?

• They only focus on box office numbers.

• They gauge audience preferences and feedback.

• They choose the cast for each production.

• They decide the ticket prices.