Fathom presents opera, ‘From Here to Eternity’ and the Rolling Stones

George Takei

As has become commonplace, local theaters have more on their big screens this week than first-run movies. Here’s a rundown of special features. Find out more at www.fathomevents.com.

* Saturday, Dec. 10: The Met: Live in HD presents “L’Amour de Loin (Love From Afar),” 12:55 p.m. at East Ridge 18 and Hamilton Place 8.

One of the most highly praised operas of recent years, Kaija Saariaho’s yearning medieval romance premiered at the Salzburg Festival in 2000 and its Metropolitan Opera debut this season. Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki leads the performance, which stars Susanna Phillips as Clémence, Eric Owens as Jaufré and Tamara Mumford as the Pilgrim who carries messages of love between them. The production is presented in French with English subtitles.

During intermission, interviews with cast, crew and production teams will reveal what goes into the staging of an opera. Run time is about three hours.