The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu - 2015

William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.

202min
2015
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.9/10

Cast

Susan Graham profile pictureSusan GrahamCountess Geschwitz
Alan Oke profile pictureAlan OkeThe Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
James Courtney profile pictureJames CourtneyThe Physician / The Professor / The Police Commissioner
Deborah Voigt profile pictureDeborah VoigtSelf - Host

About The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu

The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu Overview

William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.

Runtime: 202min

Extra details

Original Title: The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
Original Language: German
Directed By: Matthew Diamond
Production Companies
The Metropolitan Opera