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Mattila, a blonde and blue-eyed Finn, had made the requisite adjustment, as if getting ready for her close-up.

With the help of such inspired performers, the relays should be able to do equal justice to both music and drama.

Throughout its history, opera has struggled to combine the separate arts.

As Gelb says, he is offering 'a complete audio-visual experience'.

Isn't that what Wagner meant when he called opera 'the total work of art'?

· Il trittico will be relayed from the Met on Saturday at 6.30pm to Picturehouses around the UK.

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