Synopsis
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.
Main Casting
Trailers
Technical team
Matthew Diamond Directing
Alban Berg Writing
Alban Berg Music
Victoria Warivonchik Producing
Louisa Briccetti Producing
Peter Gelb Executive Producing
Production
The Metropolitan Opera