La Rondine - Metropolitan Opera

 
Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the plight of Magda (the “swallow” of the title) who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic and happy life comes to an premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her checkered past will ruin his future. Real-life couple and operatic stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna portray Puccini’s star-crossed lovers. Ezio Frigerio’s elegant and sophisticated art deco sets add a dazzling touch to Nicholas Joël’s production, which premiered in 2008.
 

..and the coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa as, appropriately, Lisette offer sweet, lively and well-sung portrayals New York Times

 
Cast:
 
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
 
Magda: Angela Gheorghiu
Lisette: Lisette Oropesa
Ruggero: Roberto Alagna
Prunier: Marius Brenciu
Rambaldo: Samuel Ramey
 
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
 
Production: Nicolas Joël 
Set Designer: Ezio Frigerio 
Costume Designer: Franca Squarciapino 
Lighting Designer: Duane Schuler