The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten (2019)

About The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten

Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten”, premiered in Stuttgart in 1984, forms the third part of the portrait opera trilogy about personalities who have influenced the course of human history. The conclusion of the trilogy deals with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who attempted to establish a kind of monotheistic cult around the god Aton during his reign in the 14th century BC, but failed due to the resistance of the priesthood. The production presented here was undoubtedly one of the very great successes of the 2019/20 season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, due not only to the outstanding cast of singers (led by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo) but also to Phelim McDermott’s imaginative staging, which captivates with sometimes breathtaking imagery.

The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

23 November 2019

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten

• Anthony Roth Costanzoas Akhnaten
• J’Nai Bridgesas Nefertiti
• Dísella Lárusdóttiras Queen Tye
• Zachary Jamesas Amenhotep III / A professor
• Richard Bersteinas Aye
• Will Livermanas General Horemhab
• Aaron Blakeas High Priest of Amon
• Lindsay Ohseas Bekhetaten
• Karen Chia-ling Hoas Meretaten
• Chrystal E. Williamsas Maketaten
• Annie Rosenas Ankhesenpaaten
• Olivia Voteas Neferneferuaten
• Suzanne Hendrixas Sotopenre
• Christian J. Conneras Young Tutankhamun
• Joyce DiDonatoas Self - Host

Director

Phelim McDermott, Gary Halvorson

Writer

Philip Glass

Producer

Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik

Cast and crew: TMDB.