“The limitations of relaying opera from stage to online are subtle. It’s the difference between an experience that’s mesmerizing and one that’s merely impressive.” David Patrick Stearns considers just what it is we’re missing as houses like the Met remain dark for the rest of the year — things like grandeur, panoramic views of the stage, intermission debates with other opera fans, and the sheer energy of air molecules being moved around. – The Philadelphia Inquirer