It may be about the Jews being exiled from their homeland, but Verdi's score couldn't be more Italian, particularly the famous chorus Va, pensiero. The Met revives Elijah Moshinsky's 2001 production after a six-year hiatus, with soprano Maria Guleghina returning as Abigaille and the fine baritone Zeljko Lucic taking on the role of the titular king. Paolo Carignani conducts.
