Der Rosenkavalier

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Book Der Rosenkavalier tickets for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, where Richard Strauss's most-loved opera returns for just six performances from 24 March to 10 April 2027. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts, with Rachel Willis-Sørensen as the Marschallin, Emily D'Angelo as Octavian, Ying Fang as Sophie and Günther Groissböck as the outrageous Baron Ochs, in Robert Carsen's elegant production. It is a long, luxurious evening of waltzes, comedy and one of opera's most famous final trios. Der Rosenkavalier: the story The Marschallin, a princess in Vienna, is having an affair with Octavian, a 17-year-old count. Her boorish cousin Baron Ochs asks her to choose a young nobleman to present a silver rose to his fiancée, Sophie, as tradition demands. She picks Octavian, and the moment he hands over the rose, he and Sophie fall in love. What follows is a comedy of disguises and farce, and a bittersweet portrait of a woman who knows that time will take her young lover away. Hugo von Hofmannsthal wrote the libretto, and the opera premiered at the Court Opera in Dresden in 1911. Der Rosenkavalier cast and production at the Met Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts every performance, following his Met triumphs in Strauss's Elektra, Salome and Die Frau ohne Schatten. Rachel Willis-Sørensen sings the Marschallin and Emily D'Angelo sings Octavian, a "trouser role" for mezzo-soprano. Ying Fang is Sophie, Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs, Brian Mulligan sings Faninal and Matthew Polenzani makes a starry cameo as the Italian Singer. Robert Carsen's production moves the action from the 1740s to the years around the First World War, with sets by Paul Steinberg and costumes by Brigitte Reiffenstuel. It is a co-production with the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires and the Teatro Regio di Torino. Der Rosenkavalier dates, running time and language The six performances are on 24, 27 and 31 March and 4, 7 and 10 April 2027. Most evening shows start at 7pm, the 10 April show at 7:30pm, and there are matinees at noon on 27 March and at 2pm on 4 April. The Met estimates 4 hours 20 minutes, with three acts of 75, 60 and 60 minutes and two intermissions. Der Rosenkavalier is sung in German, with Met Titles in English, German or Spanish. The Met suggests it for ages 10 and up; it contains brief nudity and uses camera-flash effects. Best seats and booking Der Rosenkavalier tickets This is a short run, so book early. With a long evening ahead, an aisle seat or a level with more legroom is worth considering. Dress Circle and Grand Tier centre seats give a clear view of Carsen's grand interiors, and Orchestra seats bring you close to the Act III trio. Balcony and Family Circle are the best value. See our Met Opera seating guide for every level. Der Rosenkavalier tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once booked. Plan your Der Rosenkavalier evening The opera plays the Metropolitan Opera House at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza. With a 7pm start and two intermissions, many people book an early dinner at the Grand Tier Restaurant, which opens two hours before curtain. Read our Der Rosenkavalier at the Met guide and our Met Opera running times guide to plan your night. Also in March and April 2027: Manon tickets and Aida tickets, or browse all Metropolitan Opera tickets.

Highlights

• Strauss's most-loved opera, with its famous waltzes and final trio
• Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts every performance
• Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Emily D'Angelo, Ying Fang and Günther Groissböck
• Robert Carsen's elegant early 20th-century staging
• A short run of six performances, 24 March to 10 April 2027

Before you go

Venue Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates 24 March to 10 April 2027 (six performances) Language Sung in German. Met Titles seat-back screens show translations in English, German or Spanish Estimated running time 4 hours 20 minutes, with two intermissions Arrival The house opens 45 minutes before curtain. Latecomers are seated only at an intermission Casting Met productions play in repertory and casting can change Age guidance Suggested for ages 10+. Contains brief nudity; uses camera-flash effects Getting there 66 St-Lincoln Center station (1 train) is next to Lincoln Center Plaza

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.