Oct. 16, 2019 - New York, NY
The Guggenheim Museum’s Works and Process series presents The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten by Philip Glass
Prior to its Metropolitan Opera premiere, General Manager Peter Gelb moderates a discussion with the creative team and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who plays the title role of the revolutionary ancient Egyptian pharaoh. Highlights are performed by members of the cast. Originally presented in collaboration with Improbable by the LA Opera and English National Opera, this production received the 2017 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production.
Guests-
Peter Gelb, Philip Glass,Karen Kamensek,Phelim McDermott,Sean Gandini, Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Jonathan C. Kelly
Photographer- Robert Altman
Post-production- Robert Altman