MET HD LIVE
Live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera – New York
Supported by the Antenna Group. In collaboration with the Athens Concert Hall
& the Thessaloniki Concert Hall
A production of the Antenna Group
With Greek subtitles
New production
Jonas Kaufmann stars in the title role of Massenet’s sublime adaptation of Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance, opposite Sophie Koch as Charlotte. The new production is directed and designed by Richard Eyre and Rob Howell, the same team that created the Met’s recent hit staging of Carmen. Rising young maestro Alain Altinoglu conducts.
Production: Richard Eyre
Set & costume designer: Rob Howell
Lighting designer: Peter Mumford
Choreographer: Sara Erde
Cast:
Lisette Oropesa, Sophie Koch, Jonas Kaufmann,
David Bižic, Jonathan Summers
Conductor: Alain Altinoglu