Amistad: Sierra Leone’s Secret History & The Hero Joseph Cinqué Before “Freetown” was a name on a map, it was an idea — freedom after generations of bondage. The story begins with Sengbe Pieh, known to the Spanish as Joseph Cinqué, who led the revolt aboard the Amistad. After a landmark court case in the United States, the captured Africans were sent home — to Sierra Leone. Freetown’s very name honors that history. It became a settlement for freed Africans from Nova Scotia and beyond — people of

Don’t miss Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro—opening today, November 16! Soprano Nadine Sierra and bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni star as Susanna and Figaro in Mozart’s classic comedy. As the opera opens, the couple is brimming with excitement for their upcoming marriage. And don’t forget to tune in to our FREE live audio stream: bit.ly/2Ql3MG4 On stage through December 14: bit.ly/2OOZp5p | The Metropolitan Opera