The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten
Nov 23, 2019 · 2h 52m
Director
Phelim McDermott, Gary HalvorsonOverview
Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten”, premiered in Stuttgart in 1984, forms the third part of the portrait opera trilogy about personalities who have influenced the course of human history. The conclusion of the trilogy deals with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who attempted to establish a kind of monotheistic cult around the god Aton during his reign in the 14th century BC, but failed due to the resistance of the priesthood. The production presented here was undoubtedly one of the very great successes of the 2019/20 season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, due not only to the outstanding cast of singers (led by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo) but also to Phelim McDermott’s imaginative staging, which captivates with sometimes breathtaking imagery.
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Cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten
Anthony Roth CostanzoAkhnaten
J’Nai BridgesNefertiti
Dísella LárusdóttirQueen Tye
Zachary JamesAmenhotep III / A professor
Richard BersteinAye
Will LivermanGeneral Horemhab
Aaron BlakeHigh Priest of Amon
Lindsay OhseBekhetaten
Karen Chia-ling HoMeretaten
Chrystal E. WilliamsMaketaten- Annie RosenAnkhesenpaaten
- Olivia VoteNeferneferuaten
- Suzanne HendrixSotopenre
- Christian J. ConnerYoung Tutankhamun
Joyce DiDonatoSelf - Host- Karen KamensekSelf - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten
Phelim McDermottProduction Design, Director
Gary HalvorsonDirector
Philip GlassMusic, Writer- Louisa BriccettiProducer
- Victoria WarivonchikProducer
Peter GelbExecutive Producer- Karen KamensekConductor
- Sean GandiniChoreographer
- Kevin PollardCostume Designer
- Tom PyeSet Designer, Projection
- Bruno PoetLighting Design
- David FrostMusic Producer
Mia BongiovanniSupervising Producer
Elena ParkSupervising Producer- Paul CremoDramaturgy
- Ron WashburnTechnical Supervisor
- Shalom GoldmanCo-Writer
- Tera WillisMakeup & Hair
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten about?
Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten”, premiered in Stuttgart in 1984, forms the third part of the portrait opera trilogy about personalities who have influenced the course of human history. The conclusion of the trilogy deals with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who attempted to establish a kind of monotheistic cult around the god Aton during his reign in the 14th century BC, but failed due to…
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was released on November 23, 2019.
Where can I watch The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
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How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was directed by Phelim McDermott and Gary Halvorson.
Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten includes Anthony Roth Costanzo (Akhnaten), J’Nai Bridges (Nefertiti), Dísella Lárusdóttir (Queen Tye), Zachary James (Amenhotep III / A professor) and Richard Berstein (Aye).
Is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten on Netflix?
No, The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.