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.

Cast

Marlis Petersen, Johan Reuter, Daniel Brenna, Susan Graham, Franz Grundheber, Martin Winkler, Paul Groves, Elizabeth DeShong

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What is "The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu" about?

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.

When was "The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu" released?

The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu was released in 2015.

Who stars in "The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu"?

The cast includes Marlis Petersen, Johan Reuter, Daniel Brenna, Susan Graham.