Grounded, an opera by Jeanine Tesori, explores the moral and psychological challenges of modern warfare through the character Jess, a fighter pilot turned drone operator.

As Jess grapples with the transition and the weight of remote combat, the production features a diverse cast under the direction of Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, providing a multi-dimensional view of the conflict, including the eerie perspective from the drone's viewpoint.