We attended our first Met Live in HD presentation yesterday and were awed by the sense of intimacy with the production we felt, which was due to the stunning cinematography and wise addition of backstage interviews during the intermissions. Although we often attend live symphony concerts, we wondered how we would make it through almost 5 hours of opera! The two intermissions allowed for plenty of stretching and the opportunity to attend an opera concert in comfortable clothes (and eat popcorn along the way!) also added to our enjoyment of this indescribably delicious production. From the other reviews, it seems we may have been spoiled by our first experience - but we will be more than happy to give another Live in HD opera a chance.