In 1983, New Yorks Metropolitan Opera celebrated its one hundredth birthday and a stellar roster of the most prestigious names in classical vocal music stopped by to celebrate the occasion. This video record of the gala event includes performances by Kathleen Battle, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Marilyn Horne, Placcido Domingo, Judith Blegen and Leonard Bernstein. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide