michael grandage knows every note odon giovanni." des mcinoff is a musician. so, you know, they are musicians and it's not surprising that so many directors who direct mucalsan also direct opera. but it's reallchand in the same w that movies and straight plays have raised the aesthetic approach. i mean, this opera of "anna bolena" is a perfect period reproduction. it's set exactly in the 1500s. >> rose: 1536. >> with costumes inspired by hans holebin to the most intimate detail. but as a theatrical experience it's a very modern acting and directing aesttic. >> rose: that's your mission. your mission in life no at you've... >> for the moment, yes. >> rose: the general manager of the metropolitan opera is to make opera access to believe wider rangand a younger audience across the world using all kinds of technology. >> without offending the older diens. >> rose:ou don't have to offend them. you just say we're going to add to them. >> that's my mission. >> rose: what's the hurdle you ve to overcome to do that? >> there are many hurdles. first of all, roop is the