Based on a centuries-old Slavic folk tale, Dvořák’s Rusalka is a cornerstone of Czech opera. In it, a young water nymph trades away her voice in order to become human—and then struggles to find her own happily ever after. In tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, enjoy a 2017 Live in HD transmission of the opera, starring mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as the sorceress Ježibaba. The full performance is available tonight, April 16, starting at 7:30PM ET until tomorrow, April 17, at 6:30PM ET. Acces

Fate and desire collide when Rusalka, a beautiful water nymph, falls in love with a prince in this darker version of a traditional fairy tale from Czech composer Antonin Dvorak. Don't miss our one-time airing this fall of the Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Rusalka. Friday, Sept. 21, at 8:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS

Rusalka: The fairy tale takes a journey to the golden age of Hollywood. 🌟 Dvořák's timeless tale of dreams, desire, and disappointment is available until 7 November. Don't let the stream slip away! 🎥 From De Nationale Opera - Dutch National Opera ➕ https://operavision.eu/performance/rusalka-2 | OperaVision