The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet (2022)
When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe
Cast
- Allan Clayton - Hamlet
- Rodney Gilfry - Claudius
- Sir John Tomlinson - L'Ombre du feu Roi
- Brenda Rae - Ophélie
- Sarah Connolly - Gertrude
- Aryeh Nussbaum - Rosencrantz
- Christopher Lowrey - Guildenstern
- David Butt Philip - Laertes
- William Burden - Polonius
- Jacques Imbrailo - Horatio
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet about?
- When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe
- Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet was directed by Neil Armfield.
- Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet stars Allan Clayton, Rodney Gilfry, Sir John Tomlinson, Brenda Rae, Sarah Connolly, Aryeh Nussbaum.
- How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet has a runtime of 3h 15m (195 minutes).
- What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet?
- The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet is a Music film.