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The Metropolitan Opera: Medea

The Metropolitan Opera: Medea

Oct 22, 2022 · 3h 10m

Director

Gary Halvorson

Overview

Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece is tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea’s Argonaut husband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, Glauce; bass Michele Pertusi as Glauce’s father, Creonte, the King of Corinth; and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea’s confidante, Neris. Carlo Rizzi conducts.

About The Metropolitan Opera: Medea

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Medea about?

Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance. Joining Radvanovsky in the Met-premiere production of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece is tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea’s Argonaut husband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, Glauce…

When was The Metropolitan Opera: Medea released?

The Metropolitan Opera: Medea was released on October 22, 2022.

How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Medea?

The Metropolitan Opera: Medea runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).

Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Medea?

The Metropolitan Opera: Medea was directed by Gary Halvorson.

Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Medea?

The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Medea includes Sondra Radvanovsky (Medea), Janai Brugger (Glauce), Ekaterina Gubanova (Neris), Matthew Polenzani (Giasone) and Michele Pertusi (Creonte).

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