Opera Review: ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,’ a Masterful Production’s Last Days

Richard Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” clocks in at almost six hours, which may be too much of a good thing. Or maybe not.

Eva (Annette Dasch) and her best friend Magdalene (Karen Cargill). Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera

Hans Sachs (James Morris), a cobbler and mastersinger, who helps the young lovers get together. The bass-baritone delivers a powerful performance. Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera