The Met has lined up four of the greatest singers currently in the industry and it has brought out some of the best performances of the season. If you're looking for searing vocal drama (and a lot of fireworks), this is the work to see. Sondra Radvanovsky proves once again that she was born to sing these works.
Richard Eyre's production showed it staying power and furthered the notion that the director favored his actors over any model concept. The world of his Figaro came alive thanks to its tremendous cast and solid conductor. There is one more performance of this great masterpiece before it is completely finished for the 2014-15 season.