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Overview

William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 21, 2015

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

United States of America

Production

The Metropolitan Opera

Cast

Daniel Brenna,Julian Close,Jane Shaulis,Ashley Emerson,Elizabeth DeShong,Marlis Petersen,Franz Grundheber,Joanna Dudley,Martin Winkler,Paul Coronaand 10 more

Director

Matthew Diamond

Writer

Frank Wedekind,Alban Berg

Producer

Peter Gelb,Victoria Warivonchik,Louisa Briccetti

Music

Alban Berg

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt5219638