MET HD Live
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
OPERA – NEW PRODUCTION
Porgy and Bess: ‘America’s folk opera’, written by George and Ira Gershwin, became the voice of the ‘black roots’. A combination of music, dance, and emotion, it tells a heartbreaking story set in a black neighbourhood in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 20th century. Crippled beggar Porgy falls in love with drug-addict Bess, who is married to Crown, a violent stevedore.
In his Met debut, James Robinson masterfully brings to life the tragic love story, directing a dynamic cast, with Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the leading roles.
Production: James Robinson
Set Designer: Michael Yeargan
Costume Designer: Catherine Zuber
Lighting Designer: Donald Holder
Projection Designer: Luke Halls
Choreographer: Camille A. Brown
Porgy: Eric Owens
Bess: Angel Blue
Crown: Alfred Walker
Clara: Golda Schultz
Serena: Latonia Moore
Maria: Denyce Graves
Sportin’ Life: Frederick Ballentine
Jake: Donovan Singletary
Conductor David Robertson
Live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, New York
With the support of the Antenna Group
In collaboration with the Athens and Thessaloniki Concert Halls
A production of the Antenna Group
In English, with Greek subtitles