This isn't about the lyrics, but while there's a thread about this opera, and I don't see any related threads that might be more appropriate, I thought I'd mention that this is one of the operas the Metropolitan Opera will perform during the 2010-11 season. It will also be broadcast in HiDef on selected dates in some movie theaters. I think this will be broadcast in Jan. 8, 2011, and then on a Wednesday night soon after.