Radiant mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and dashing Italian tenor Marcello Giordani are unlucky lovers in Hector Berlioz’ classic take on dancing with the devil. The new Met production, conceived by Canadian director Robert Lepage, is conducted by James Levine.

February 2009 (check local listings)

Director Robert Lepage applies his stunning artistry to Berlioz' musical examination of good and evil. Using interactive video projections, Lepage has created a vision for the opera that seamlessly marries art and technology. Marcello Giordani stars in the title role opposite Susan Graham as Marguerite and John Relyea as Méphistophélès. Met music director James Levine conducts this rarely staged opera.