The Metropolitan Opera: I Puritani (2026)
When it comes to beautiful melodies, captivating coloratura and virtuoso vocal fireworks, few operas can match Bellini's I puritani. The action takes place in England during the civil war between Royalists and Puritans. At its heart is the tragic love story between Elvira and Arturo, whose happiness is destroyed by the conflict between love and political duty.
Directors: Habib Azar, Charles Edwards.
https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/2025-26-season/i-puritani/
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Ailyn Pérez as Live In HD Host |
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Lisette Oropesa as Elvira |
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Lawrence Brownlee as Arturo |
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Ricardo José Rivera as Riccardo |
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Christian van Horn as Giorgio |
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Tony Stevenson as Bruno |
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David Pittsinger as Gualtiero |
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Eve Gigliotti as Enrichetta |
| Directing | Habib Azar | Director |
| Directing | Charles Edwards | Director |
| Art | Charles Edwards | Set Designer |
| Writing | Carlo Pepoli | Writer |
| Sound | Vincenzo Bellini | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gabrielle Dalton | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Marco Armiliato | Conductor |