This particular production was absolutely phenomenal! Since it was not possible for me to be at the Met for the live performance, this gave me a chance to experience it and enjoy the fabulousness that is the Metropolitan Opera and the genius of Franco Zeffirelli. Not only that, but you get to peek behind-the-scenes via the reporting of the great Renee Fleming and listen to the artists, production staff, orchestra... it was just the best! It inspires me to visit the Met in the near future.