The read
It runs long at 3h 22m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Matthew DiamondDirector
- Alban BergOriginal Music Composer
- Alban BergWriter
Cast
- Marlis PetersenLulu
- Johan ReuterDr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
- Daniel BrennaAlwa Schön
- Susan GrahamCountess Geschwitz
- Franz GrundheberSchigolch
- Martin WinklerThe Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
- Paul GrovesThe Painter / African Prince
- Elizabeth DeShongThe Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
- Alan OkeThe Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
- Julian CloseThe Theater Manager / The Banker
- Ashley EmersonThe Fifteen-Year-Old Girl
- Jane ShaulisHer Mother
Stills
Themes
operajack the ripperopera live performance