Part of the Metropolitan Opera Live Series: Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. Director Franc¸ois Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music. Tenor Piotr Beczala leads a supreme cast in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. 4 hrs, 55 min. Sung in German with subtitles.