Composer: Philip Glass
Director Phelim McDermott tackles another one of Philip Glass's masterpieces,
following the now-legendary Met staging of
Satyagraha. Star
countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, the revolutionary
ruler who transformed ancient Egypt, with the striking mezzo-soprano J'Nai
Bridges in her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. To match the opera's hypnotic,
ritualistic music, McDermott has created an arresting vision that includes a
virtuosic company of acrobats and jugglers. Karen Kamensek conducts in her Met
debut. This production was originally created by English National Opera and LA
Opera.Music historian
Jeffrey Engel will
present today's opera talk, offering historical context for the composer and
the opera story. Registration is appreciated.
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