Sounds, images and text illuminate the sweep of Met History from the formation of the company in 1880, the first performances in 1883, through to the conclusion of the 2003-04 season.

Access to opera libretti, source texts, performance histories, synopses, discographies, and so on. The site also contains an opera information directory, which features an opera composer index containing 4800 entries. Free "Opera For Everyone" CD's.

Each opera has a short introductory article; video clips from a performance; interviews that may include a conductor, stage director, and performer of the show; a short, act-by-act synopsis of the opera; and additional links to related NPR stories.