The Met's last one, directed by John Dexter. was wonderful. it's on DVD.
I have both that and Wozzech. I don't think I have ever watched either. And I really should.
I love the Berg operas. I have only the vaguest memories of the Dexter LULU from the telecast years ago. I probably have an audio cassette recording or two, and I will make a point of ketchuping on the DVDs.
I had read or heard nothing about this production, so every single thing about it was a surprise, and for the most part I liked it. It's fairly stunning, but I think it must be even more so, seen without the incessant close-ups.
Every one of their productions I've seen via "HD Live" has been great, but also frustrating for the lack of getting back a little and letting us enjoy some of the scope that the live audience is treated to.
I remember how technically limited the early PBS telecasts were, even though we were thrilled to get them. Now, throughout the past couple of decades, I haven't been able to shake the feeling that with all of the superior technical feats possible, a huge over-correction is made when it comes to camera shots, which ironically prevents us (or me, if it's just me) from much of the jaw-dropping appreciation of what the entire company is doing at any given time.
Anyhoo, thanks, Mrs. Lincoln, the production and the performances were wonderful. I'd be very tempted to catch it again.
