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.
Marlis Petersen
Johan Reuter
Daniel Brenna
Susan Graham
Franz Grundheber
Martin Winkler
Paul Groves
Elizabeth DeShong
Alan Oke
Julian Close
Ashley Emerson
Jane Shaulis
Kathryn Day
Tyler Duncan
Paul Corona
James Courtney
Joanna Dudley
Andrea Fabi
Deborah Voigt
MET Orchestra