![]() Principal horn Erik Ralske’s solo in “Frühling (September)” was haunting, and concertmaster David Chan’s impassioned violin solo between the second and third verses of “Beim Schlafengehen (When Going to Sleep)” will long be remembered. Norwegian Lise Davidsen, ascending to the rank of opera’s top stars, gave an emotional account of Strauss’ “Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs).” She filled the hall with her silvery, soaring soprano, bringing some tears to the audience when she sang of “O vast, tranquil peace” in “Im Abendrot (At Sunset).” The concert was broadcast on radio world-wide, including on Ukrainian public radio. “Members of the Metropolitan Opera company stand in solidarity with the proud Ukrainian people, so strong in the face of such injustice, destruction and death,” Gelb said in remarks from the stage. Met general manager Peter Gelb, who last week dropped star Russian soprano Anna Netrebko from future performances over her failure to condemn Russia President Vladimir Putin, also received a standing ovation. ![]() Tickets sold out within 10 minutes last week at $25, and additional money was raised in online donations. ![]() Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine‘s ambassador to the United Nations, was introduced from the parterre level and received a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of about 3,600.
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