Now Playing

Status
Released
Production
The Metropolitan Opera
Aired
2015-11-21
William Kentridgeâs multi-layered production of Bergâs masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title roleâthe 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 Bergâs landmark score.