events

The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City opens with a performance of Gounod's Faust.

Historical image related to The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City opens with a performance of Gounod's Faust. from October 22, 1883

Metropolitan Opera House (39th Street)

Former opera house in Manhattan, New York

The Metropolitan Opera House, also known as the Old Metropolitan Opera House and Old Met, was an opera house located at 1411 Broadway in Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 1883 and demolished in 1967, it was the first home of the Metropolitan Opera.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Charles Gounod

French composer (1818–1893)

Charles-François Gounod, usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertory. He composed a large amount of church music,…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

October 22

Day of the year

October 22 is the 295th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 70 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)