Review: The Met Opera Unveils ‘I Puritani’ on New Year’s Eve
The New York Times••entertainment
Key Points:
- The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Bellini’s "I Puritani" showcases the bel canto style, emphasizing beautiful singing with long melodies and vocal feats that captivate audiences.
- Directed by Charles Edwards with a light, traditional touch, the production highlights the stars' performances, delivering a dramatic tale of madness and thwarted love set during the English Civil War.
- This production continues the Met's successful bel canto trend this season, following acclaimed performances of Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” and Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment.”
- Tenor Lawrence Brownlee has notably performed in all three bel canto operas this season, demonstrating impressive vocal agility and range.
- The production will be broadcast to
