Support the Met Now and Protect Its Future

Dear Ms. Young,

As you know, we recently had no choice but to cancel performances in order to protect our audiences, artists, and staff from the spread of the coronavirus. As devastating as it is to have to close the Met, this was the rare instance where the show simply couldn't go on.

But we are determined to weather this storm and are looking ahead to the 2020-21 season, opening in September, since it is now clear that we will not be able to resume operations before the scheduled end of our current season in May. The financial threat to the Met is immense, and we cannot ensure the future of Met performances or seasons without your help. I am writing today to ask you to consider making an urgent gift to the company to help us address the overwhelming economic implications of the pandemic. 

In these extraordinarily challenging times, opera and the arts offer solace to a frightened nation and our fellow citizens around the world. That's the reason why last week we began streaming a different encore performance from our Live in HD series each night, for free. It's a reminder that the arts are part of the soul of a civilized society, and without cultural institutions like the Met, our lives would be diminished.

While we are cutting expenses in every way possible in the coming months, including my own decision to take no salary, we need your help now. The stock market is down, but it will rebound. The Met will recover too, but only with the assistance of our most loyal fans and donors. 

I am forever impressed and grateful for your passion and support. We need it now, more than ever before. Thank you.

With great appreciation for your help,

Peter Gelb
General Manager

Support the Met Now and Protect Its Future

Dear Ms. Young,

As you know, we recently had no choice but to cancel performances in order to protect our audiences, artists, and staff from the spread of the coronavirus. As devastating as it is to have to close the Met, this was the rare instance where the show simply couldn't go on.

But we are determined to weather this storm and are looking ahead to the 2020-21 season, opening in September, since it is now clear that we will not be able to resume operations before the scheduled end of our current season in May. The financial threat to the Met is immense, and we cannot ensure the future of Met performances or seasons without your help. I am writing today to ask you to consider making an urgent gift to the company to help us address the overwhelming economic implications of the pandemic. 

In these extraordinarily challenging times, opera and the arts offer solace to a frightened nation and our fellow citizens around the world. That's the reason why last week we began streaming a different encore performance from our Live in HD series each night, for free. It's a reminder that the arts are part of the soul of a civilized society, and without cultural institutions like the Met, our lives would be diminished.

While we are cutting expenses in every way possible in the coming months, including my own decision to take no salary, we need your help now. The stock market is down, but it will rebound. The Met will recover too, but only with the assistance of our most loyal fans and donors. 

I am forever impressed and grateful for your passion and support. We need it now, more than ever before. Thank you.

With great appreciation for your help,

Peter Gelb
General Manager