'Lohengrin' revival worth 7-year wait

NEW YORK -- Near the tragic end of "Lohengrin," the title character is forced to abandon his bride, Elsa, after telling her their story would have ended happily if only she had been able to wait a year before asking his name.

Audiences at the Metropolitan Opera have had to wait far longer -- more than seven years -- to see the company revive Richard Wagner's romantic masterwork.

But the wait was worth it, judging by Monday night's performance. The company brought back the two leading singers from its last performance in 1998, tenor Ben Heppner and soprano Karita Mattila, and…