The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten (2019)
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.
Cast
- Anthony Roth Costanzo - Akhnaten
- J’Nai Bridges - Nefertiti
- Dísella Lárusdóttir - Queen Tye
- Zachary James - Amenhotep III / A professor
- Richard Berstein - Aye
- Will Liverman - General Horemhab
- Aaron Blake - High Priest of Amon
- Lindsay Ohse - Bekhetaten
- Karen Chia-ling Ho - Meretaten
- Chrystal E. Williams - Maketaten
Screenplay
- Philip Glass
- Shalom Goldman (Co-Writer)
Keywords
the metropolitan opera
Trailer
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was directed by Phelim McDermott, Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten stars Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Dísella Lárusdóttir, Zachary James, Richard Berstein, Will Liverman.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten has a runtime of 2h 52m (172 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten is a Music, History film.
- Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten produced?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was produced in United States of America.