Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and bass-baritone John Relyea the ghost of Hamlet’s father. Blows character-driven 2014 Louisiana memoir, is the first opera by a black composer to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. An opera composer would need Richard Wagner’s epic gift and epic gall to contemplate an adaptation of Hamlet and think: Yeah, I get it. 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones,' based on Charles M. When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met. Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn’s adaptation of the classic play is both traditional and innovative, elegant and passionate. Due to distanced seating in the theatre, capacity is limited and walk-ups might not be able to be accommodated. Review: ‘Hamlet’ Boldly Engulfs the Metropolitan Opera. Purchasing tickets in advance is STRONGLY encouraged. The Met Opera’s ‘Hamlet’ Karen Almond/Met Opera William Shakespeare’s works have proven irresistible to many classical composers through the centuries, yet there are few operatic adaptations that have remained popular. Prior to purchasing tickets please review our COVID-19 Safety Measures and Policies.
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