Susan Stempleski

“For the Met's first performance since 2017, and the 64th in the company's 142-year history, it has assembled an inspired cast.”

“This third revival boasts a resplendent cast headed by Piotr Beczała in his role debut as the doomed poet.”

“Musically, the performance was even more thrilling, with superb singing and acting by the principals, outstanding work from the chorus, and a fine rendition of Puccini’s ingenious, complex score.”