Luisa Miller
Luisa loves Rodolfo. But who is he? Is he promised to another? And what dreadful secret lurks in the shadows? These are the classic ingredients of a Verdi tragedy.
Presented from New York by Margaret Juntwait.
New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Maurizio Benini Act1
7.35 Interval: The Met Opera Quiz
Steven Blier puts listeners' questions to Evans Mirageas , Fred Plotkin and Karen Stone.
Send questions to Met Opera Quiz, FDR Station, PO Box 805, New York. NY 10150, USA, or via bbc.co.uk/radio3
8.00 Act 2
8.45 Interval: Opera Box
Stephanie Hughes is joined by opera director
Francesca Zambello to explore the place of the Metropolitan Opera in the life of New York City.
9.10 Act 3
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