For over a century, New Yorkers and its visitors have been enjoying the beauty and talents of the Met Opera at Lincoln Centre. The Met, as it is often known, is the most significant classical music organization in North America. It offers more than 25 different operas every year. That means there are always performance choices and using a limousine service in NYC means you arrive in style.
What is the Met Opera?
The Met Opera was founded back in 1880 to offer an alternative to the Academy of Music opera house. The first show was held in 1883 in the Old Met building on 39th and Broadway. It moved to the new Lincoln Centre in 1966 and started showing every evening Monday to Saturday as well as a matinee performance on Saturdays.
One of the big draws at the Met Opera is the show offerings, sure to satisfy all tastes. The 2015-16 season, for example, was made up of 227 performances of 25 different operas. These ranged from 18th century Baroque to 19th century Bel canto and right through to modern late 20th century productions. Their shows vary from those offering traditional décor and approaches to the very latest in contemporary conceptual design. So, whether you love the classics or something modern, there is always a suitable show just around the corner. And what more perfect way to attend than with our limousine service in NYC!
What events are scheduled this holiday season?
Their holiday program for 2017-18 is an impressive one with a range of classics available. Verdi’s Requiem is a perfect example of a classic production and is being shown this winter after a nine-year gap. The production is based on the Requiem Mass that Verdi created for a friend whose funeral he could not bring himself to attend and is a recognizable and powerful piece.
The Magic Flute is an adaptation of Mozart’s piece of the same name and has been given a modern twist that includes giant flamingos and dancing bears. It has also been recreated in English and is just 100 minutes in length, making it an excellent family event if you are visiting NYC with children.
Another Mozart piece available to see is Le Nozze di Figaro. This performance is a follow up of sorts that include the cast of characters from the Barber of Seville and is set over just a single day with Figaro and Susannah preparing to be married. The show is full of impulsive acts, outrageous behavior and many attempts to ruin the couple’s future happiness.
Reaching Lincoln Centre
Lincoln Centre is also home to more than the Met Opera – there is the Juilliard School, the David H Koch Theatre, and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Centre. The center even has shopping areas including the Juilliard Bookstore and the Met Opera Shop.
Reaching the center does require leaving some extra time, as there is construction work taking place in the area at the moment, but our drivers will work all of that out for you. Using our affordable Long Island limo service makes getting to any of the performances easy and stress free.
Limousine Service in NYC
Using Delux Worldwide Transportation’s limousine service in NYC is the most popular and convenient way to reach Lincoln Centre. We offer a fleet of high-quality vehicles that can suit the needs of business and private visitors to the city including limousines, sedans, and SUVs.
Enjoy our affordable Long Island limo service by reserving one of our vehicles including the Mercedes Benz S-Class or the Cadillac XTS. Business executives routinely use our airport car service. Please inquire about a corporate account if booking as a business.
For larger groups, the classic stretch limousine is the ideal solution offering comfort and style for up to eight passengers. This limousine service on Long Island and around New York includes flat screen TV drinks bar and fiber optic lighting. Should you require transport for larger groups, we have the executive van seating up to 14 and the Coach Bus that can hold up to 56 passengers for larger group events. Call our 24/7 reservations or book online.
