Philip Glass: Akhnaten

Directed by Phelim McDermott and Gary Halvorson
2019    2h 52m
Music, History
"Philip Glass’ opera 'Akhnaten' explores the life of the revolutionary pharaoh who dared to worship one god, Aton, amidst ancient Egypt's polytheism. With a stunning production and captivating performances, it reflects the tension between progress and tradition."
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Cast of Philip Glass: Akhnaten
  • Anthony Roth CostanzoAkhnaten
  • J’Nai BridgesNefertiti
  • Dísella LárusdóttirQueen Tye
  • Zachary JamesAmenhotep III / A professor
  • Richard BersteinAye
  • Will LivermanGeneral Horemhab
  • Aaron BlakeHigh Priest of Amon
  • Lindsay OhseBekhetaten
  • Karen Chia-ling HoMeretaten
  • Chrystal E. WilliamsMaketaten
  • Annie RosenAnkhesenpaaten
  • Olivia VoteNeferneferuaten
  • Suzanne HendrixSotopenre
  • Christian J. ConnerYoung Tutankhamun
  • Joyce DiDonatoSelf - Host
  • Karen KamensekSelf - Conductor
  • MET Orchestra
 
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