E.O. is one of the few recent productions at the Met that I have not experienced live. It was a special treat, therefore, to experience the HD presentation. It is an outstanding production, thanks of course first to the composer, the librettist, and the source material. The performing artists are worthy of the work's creators. Fleming and Hvorostovsky are superb singers and among today's stage's great actors. Ditto Gerghiev, orchestra, supporting cast, chorus, ballet, and economical production!