The technical problems with sound burbs and an occasional picture disruption were distracting however the production was magnificent; the music was beautiful and the intermission interviews were really fun and informative. The interviews in particular added much to the performance. I have seen this opera many times but never have I have been able to see the expressions on the faces of the singers. Yes there were technical difficulties but there were also technical triumphs. The female leads stole the show--beautiful voices and powerful performances. I will attend other MET performances and hope the technical problems are corrected. The theater gave us free reentry passes for a move and I appreciated that.