Rudolf Bing served as general manager of this institution, a role now filled by Peter Gelb.
Leonard Warren died while performing for this institution. This institution commissioned a work fusing the plots of A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest by Jeremy Sams, titled The Enchanted Island. Erich Leinsdorf was the director of German repertory for this institution throughout the late 1930's and early 40's, during which time this institution generated acclaim with a series of performances pairing Lauritz Melchior and Kirsten (*) Flagstad. In 2012, this institution caused controversy by using a 45-ton machine made of 24 swiveling aluminum beams, designed by Robert Lepage, in one production. Rudolf Bing served as general manager of this institution, a role now filled by Peter Gelb. Fabio Luisi was appointed principal conductor of this institution in 2011, whose music director since 1976 is James Levine. For 10 points, name this opera company that is based in a namesake opera house in Lincoln Center.
Leonard Warren died while performing for this institution. This institution commissioned a work fusing the plots of A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest by Jeremy Sams, titled The Enchanted Island.
Metropolitan Opera [or Metropolitan Opera Association]