A satirical take on the political and personal intrigues of ancient Rome, Handel’s Agrippina had its Met premiere during the 2019–20 season. The Live in HD transmission of Sir David McVicar’s wry new staging, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in the title role, is now available to stream on Met Opera on Demand. Learn more: bit.ly/2TXVhln | The Metropolitan Opera

“Because the story of Agrippina is such a universal one, I didn’t want to leave it in ancient Rome. The topics it deals with are never going to leave us, so I wanted the world to be one that the audience would recognize.” In directing the 2020 Met premiere of Agrippina, David McVicar moved the action of Handel’s Baroque satire to a present-day setting that helped amplify the work’s relevance. Enjoy this biting black comedy as tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream—available starting at 7:30PM E

Renowned American harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire makes a rare onstage cameo in Agrippina—next on stage tonight! Don’t miss Handel’s early operatic masterpiece, which features an exceptional cast conducted by Baroque expert Harry Bicket. On stage through March 7: bit.ly/2Sifsdu Live in HD February 29: bit.ly/2G4qAn5 | The Metropolitan Opera

Agrippina, Nero's mother, played a significant role in his rise to power, manipulating events to ensure Nero's ascent to the throne and securing her influence over him. Initially, Nero was popular among the Roman populace due to his generosity and accessibility, but his relationship with his mother deteriorated as he sought independence from her control. | Odyssey - Ancient History