The read
It runs long at 2h 49m.
Synopsis
Aufführung vom 11.05.2019 in der Metropolitan Oper. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Francis PoulencOriginal Music Composer
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
- John DexterDirector
- Francis PoulencWriter
Cast
- Isabel LeonardBlanche de la Force
- Karita MattilaMadame de Croissy
- Adrianne PieczonkaMadame Lidoine
- Karen CargillMother Marie
- Erin MorleySister Constance
- Tichina VaughnMother Jeanne
- Emily D'AngeloSister Mathilde
- Jean-François LapointeMarquis de la Force
- David PortilloChevalier de la Force
- Eduardo ValdesThierry
- Paul CoronaJavelinot
- Scott ScullyFirst Comissioner
Stills
Themes
operaopera live performancethe metropolitan opera