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When did James Levine first perform at the Metropolitan Opera?
Levine made his Metropolitan Opera (the "Met") debut at age 28 on June 5, 1971.
What did he perform?
conductor.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
allegations that Levine had sexually abused four young men, the Met suspended its relationship with him.
Were charges ever brought to these allegations?
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Question: What was his role at the Metropolitan Opera?
Self-contained rewrite: What was James Levine's role at the Metropolitan Opera?