I know this is all about the music, but I do expect brand new box-set to have the libretto, period, no excuses, no questions asked. I've seen this production live, so I know the artists are of great quality, but I would not recommend this set without the libretto. I would not have bought it without the libretto, period. RCA should make it up to us somehow. Amazon people: You should have a way to indicate CLEARLY if the libretto is included or not, this is important stuff for us, opera lovers.