Sybil Harrington gave millions to the Met Opera but expected conservative productions in return.

The Met Opera attracts an estimated 800,000 patrons per annum with tickets ranging from $26 to $320.

As far as I was concerned, the railings at the Met Opera had an even more attractive feature than the computer screens.

Yes, but not the Met Opera, where her banishment still holds.

Close to a million people worldwide watch the Met Opera live in cinemas.

In its first year the Guild signed up 2,000 members and contributed $5,000 to the Met Opera for the purchase of a new cyclorama.

For instance, the Met Opera of New York has issued a number of historical broadcast recordings which are only available upon making a donation.

The committee noted that "the Met Opera has been continually innovative in its presentation.

"What more perfect marriage for a branding effort than to associate yourself with the Met Opera?"

When the Met Opera used to tour, there was always controversy as to which stars would deign to whistle-stop from town to town.