The MET's production of Armida took viewers on a magical journey depicting the struggle between love and honor complete with high soaring, heart-stopping notes. Renée Fleming portrayal of Armida was breath taking. All actors excelled in meeting Rossini challenging vocal score. The orchestra was beyond reproach. While the staging and choreography in some scenes was a bit lacking, the beautiful ballet in Act 2 made up for it along with the staging in Act 3. Overall, MET Armida Encore was exciting, entertaining, and beautifully performed.