With Precision and Playfulness, ‘La Fille du Regiment’ Considers Love, Loyalty and the Absurdities of War
Laurent Pelly’s spirited revival at the Met turns military mayhem into irresistible comedy.
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A Donizetti Rom-Com Fizzes; A Mozart Tragedy Flops at the Met Opera
The Met swings between poles, delivering an exuberant production of Donizetti's 'La Fille du Régiment' before making 'Don Giovanni' feel like a joyless slog.
