The maestro: James Levine
The world lost Bob Simon a few weeks ago, but the 60 Minutes correspondent's love of the opera lives on in his profile of Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine.
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Angel Blue on Met role debut in "Aida" and Opera journey
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world. Scott Pelley reports.
From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world. Scott Pelley reports.
Renée Fleming talks "Music and Mind"
Renée Fleming is a five-time Grammy winner, a Kennedy Center honoree and a longtime advocate for the healing power of the arts. For her new book "Music and Mind," Fleming collected essays from leading scientists, artists and health care providers. They look at the powerful impact that music and the arts can have on our health.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Correspondent Jon Wertheim interviews conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, music director of three major orchestras: in Philadelphia, in his hometown of Montreal, and at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, which has pinned on him the bold revamping of its artistic mission.
The full episode of 60 Minutes from the March 8, 2015 edition
Lesley Stahl reports on the untimely death of Alberto Nisman; Scott Pelley reports on combat Marines adjusting to civilian life; and, a profile of the Metropolitan Opera's music director James Levine.
Watch tenor Jonas Kaufmann perform at The Met in New York
60 Minutes spent years following German tenor Jonas Kaufmann and was on hand for a 2018 performance at The New York Metropolitan Opera.
Terence Blanchard's opera, "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"
In its 138 years, America's leading opera house, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, had never staged an opera by a Black composer – until now. The Met opened its new season with a production of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" by jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard. New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu talked with six-time Grammy-winner Blanchard about his opera, inspired by a memoir by Charles Blow, about "a boy of peculiar grace" growing up in small-town Louisiana in the 1970s and '80s.
Scott Pelley reads viewer mail about a 60 Minutes profile on the Metropolitan Opera's music director, James Levine
Scott Pelley reads viewer mail about a 60 Minutes profile on the Metropolitan Opera's music director, James Levine.
Maestro James Levine tells Bob Simon that there is always music playing in his mind
Maestro James Levine tells Bob Simon that there is always music playing in his mind.
Maestro James Levine talks to Bob Simon about his love of rehearsing and his nerves while performing
Maestro James Levine talks to Bob Simon about his love of rehearsing and his nerves while performing.
60 Minutes pays tribute to Bob Simon's love of opera by broadcasting his profile of James Levine, music director of New York's Metropolitan Opera
60 Minutes pays tribute to Bob Simon's love of opera by broadcasting his profile of James Levine, music director of New York's Metropolitan Opera. Watch Simon's report on Sunday, March 8 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Bob Simon reports on the Metropolitan Opera's mission: to make opera as popular -- and populist -- as it once was
Bob Simon reports on the Metropolitan Opera's mission: to make opera as popular -- and populist -- as it once was. Watch Simon's report on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Plácido Domingo steps down from the Met
Legendary opera star Plácido Domingo has stepped down from the title role in the Metropolitan Opera's production of "Macbeth," one day before opening night, and has withdrawn from all future performances amid allegations of sexual harassment. CBSN New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Eric Owens on his trailblazer
For Black History Month, hear from trailblazers about their trailblazers. Opera singer Eric Owens shares the impact of Marian Anderson, who was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. "Without her, I'm not here." Owens currently stars in the new production of "Porgy and Bess."
Plácido Domingo quits the Met after harassment allegations
"I am grateful to God and the public for what they have allowed me to accomplish here at The Metropolitan opera," Domingo said in a statement
From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 33-year-old now commands the stage around the world
The performer who inspired Ryan Speedo Green
Green says a performance by opera star Denyce Graves motivated him to become a singer. Graves spoke to 60 Minutes in 1996
Elon Musk, Screen Time, Ryan Speedo Green
Elon Musk opens up to Lesley Stahl about Twitter, pot, the Securities and Exchange Commission, Model 3 and Tesla; then, a groundbreaking study examines effects of screen time on kids; and, Ryan Speedo Green: From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom
From juvenile delinquency to opera stardom
After a childhood of anger and violence, the 32-year-old now commands the stage around the world
The performer who inspired Ryan Speedo Green
Green says a performance by opera star Denyce Graves motivated him to become a singer. Graves spoke to 60 Minutes in 1996
Met Opera fires longtime conductor after sexual abuse investigation
Met says the investigation found that Levine abused "vulnerable artists in the early stages of their careers"
Met Opera suspends relationship with conductor
James Levine faces pending investigation for sexual misconduct that "took place from the 1960s to the 1980s, including the earlier part of his conducting career at the Met"
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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
Ketanji Brown Jackson told "CBS Mornings" that the justices "have learned how to adapt to being in an environment with people who have very strongly held but different views."
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
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Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
A federal court in Georgia unsealed key records related to the FBI's seizure of 2020 election materials from Fulton County last month.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court justices "get along well"
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Court unseals more records in Fulton County suit over FBI search
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Judge rejects Trump administration's effort to obtain Michigan voter data
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
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Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
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Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
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Social media companies face massive trial
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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Jury selection begins for grief book author accused of poisoning husband
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in new video
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Social media companies face massive trial
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