The Metropolitan Opera is a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world. Under the leadership of General Manager Peter Gelb and Music Director James Levine, the Met has been elevating its theatrical standards by launching a series of initiatives to broaden its reach on a national level and internationally. The Met has made a commitment to presenting modern masterpieces alongside the classic repertory, with highly theatrical productions featuring the greatest opera stars in the world.