I had the privilege of seeing Turandot live at the Met some years ago. It was great on the big screen as well. While the glitches in transmission were distracting, the overall effect was outstanding. I have been listening to and attending opera for most of my life, but hardly consider myself a critic. Instead, I stand in amazement at the talent of the composer, the artists, and the technical accomplishments of the people involved in these performances. Incidentals such as anachronisms of polished nails or jewelry could never spoil for me the intrinsic beauty of Turandot and its performers. I think we are very fortunate to have these HD presentations to keep the love of opera alive and available to many people.