The star tenor Jonas Kaufmann and the soprano Kristine Opolais will perform in a new production of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” directed by Richard Eyre. Nina Stemme, the acclaimed Swedish dramatic soprano whose New York appearances have been few and far between, will return to the Met next season to sing the title roles in a new production of Strauss’s “Elektra” and a revival of Puccini’s “Turandot.” While the initiatives are aimed at newcomers, the season should offer plenty to interest regular operagoers.

“Ultimately, no matter what the economics are, how daunting they are, or how successful we are in fund-raising, at the end of the day it’s all about having an audience.” “The future of opera relies upon bringing new audiences in, as we all know,” Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, said in an interview.

The Metropolitan Opera said on Wednesday that it would redouble its efforts to attract new audiences to the opera next season with six new productions, a star-filled roster and new initiatives, including one that will offer half-priced tickets to children during the holidays and another to court young professionals with later curtain times, discounts and social events.

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