No, it’s not quite the same as attending in person, but these real-time live transmissions to cinemas come as close to being there as possible. And, its resumption in February with Madama Butterfly is very much dependent on the Omicron situation.įor long-suffering opera fans, the Met Live in HD Series offers some solace. Here in Toronto, a Canadian Opera Company in-person performance last took place in February 2020, nearly two full years ago. The continuing COVID-19 pandemic has shut down or severely curtailed in-person live performances worldwide. If I may borrow a line from Dickens, his famous “It was the worst of times…” is a fitting description of 2021 when it comes to the performing arts.
Isabel Leonard in the title role and Emily D’Angelo as Prince Charming in Massenet’s Cinderella at the Metropolitan Opera.
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