IL COMTE ORY

With Rossini’s Mix of This and That, the Met Finds an Excuse for a Romp

By ANTHONY TOMMASINI

Rossini’s comic opera “Le Comte Ory” has never had a spot in the standard repertory. But in its lively and stylish Met debut, it showcases the composer’s inventiveness and strong performances.

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