Video: First Look at THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS at the Metropolitan Opera
Video: First Look at THE GERSHWINS' PORGY & BESS at the Metropolitan Opera
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‘Porgy and Bess’ Misses Its Protagonist on Opening Night at the Met
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‘Porgy and Bess’ Misses Its Protagonist on Opening Night at the Met
Sep 24, 2019
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Our Summer HD Festival continues tonight at 7:30PM with a free screening of the 2020 Live in HD transmission of Porgy and Bess, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue as the title couple of the Gershwins’ great American opera. The superb ensemble includes Golda Schultz as Clara, soprano Latonia Moore as Serena, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Maria, tenor Frederick Ballentine as Sportin’ Life, bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Crown, and bass-baritone Donovan Singletary as Jake. Da
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Our Summer HD Festival continues tonight at 7:30PM with a free screening of the 2020 Live in HD transmission of Porgy and Bess, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue as the title couple of the Gershwins’ great American opera. The superb ensemble includes Golda Schultz as Clara, soprano Latonia Moore as Serena, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Maria, tenor Frederick Ballentine as Sportin’ Life, bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Crown, and bass-baritone Donovan Singletary as Jake. Da
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Experience the Gershwins’ powerful music on the Met stage. | The Metropolitan Opera
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The Gershwins’ great American classic returns to the Met for 13 performances only. | The Metropolitan Opera
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The Gershwins’ great American classic returns to the Met for 13 performances only. | The Metropolitan Opera
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Take their word for it! The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is a must-see at the Met this winter. | The Metropolitan Opera
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Take their word for it! The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is a must-see at the Met this winter. | The Metropolitan Opera
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Hailed “A Porgy of its time that speaks to ours” by The Washington Post, last season’s landmark production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess was a sold-out sensation! Starting tonight, September 4, enjoy a special two-day free stream of this great American opera. The Live in HD performance is available starting at 7:30PM ET until Sunday, September 6, at 6:30PM ET. Enhance your viewing experience with curated supplementary content—including Playbills, articles, and more—at metopera.org/week25strea
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Hailed “A Porgy of its time that speaks to ours” by The Washington Post, last season’s landmark production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess was a sold-out sensation! Starting tonight, September 4, enjoy a special two-day free stream of this great American opera. The Live in HD performance is available starting at 7:30PM ET until Sunday, September 6, at 6:30PM ET. Enhance your viewing experience with curated supplementary content—including Playbills, articles, and more—at metopera.org/week25strea
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The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess streaming
Jun 16, 2021
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In just a week, bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue take the stage for the highly anticipated revival of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Don’t miss James Robinson’s acclaimed production, conducted by David Robertson, which broke box office records when it opened in 2019. And now, for a limited time, select Orchestra-level tickets to the first three performances are available for just $50! On stage October 31–December 12: bit.ly/3ilwFz4 | The Metropolitan Opera
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With more than 25,000 renditions from such diverse artists as Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin, Miles Davis, R.E.M., the Doors, and Fantasia, “Summertime” from the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess holds the record for most covered popular song of all time. In this weekend’s free stream, soprano Golda Schultz joins an exceptional ensemble cast in this great American masterpiece. Last February’s Live in HD transmission is now available until tomorrow, September 6, at 6:30PM ET. Enhance your viewing experienc
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As we kick off our celebration of Black History Month, we’re excited to launch a two-week series of free Nightly Met Opera Streams showcasing some of the extraordinary African American artists who have starred on the Met stage. Tonight, enjoy last season’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, featuring unforgettable performances from bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. The full Live in HD transmission is available tonight, February 1, starting at 7:30P
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Make sure to watch the Met’s Grammy Award–winning production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (recorded live in 2019)—available for free on Met Opera on Demand for the entire month of February as part of the Met’s celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth. Learn more: bit.ly/3DIzy7P Maestro David Robertson conducts James Robinson’s vibrant production, which features bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles, alongside sopranos Golda Schultz and Latonia Moore, mezzo-soprano Denyc
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A notable highlight of our upcoming revival of Porgy and Bess is the return of captivating soprano Janai Brugger as Clara, who opens the opera with the classic “Summertime.” You can catch her stunning rendition starting Sunday, when the Gershwins’ great American masterpiece is back on the Met stage, in an acclaimed production directed by James Robinson, choreographed by Camille A. Brown, and conducted by David Robertson. Opens October 31: bit.ly/3ilwFz4 | The Metropolitan Opera
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New video alert! Peek inside the rehearsal room as James Robinson’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, which features stunning choreography by Camille A. Brown, prepares to open the 2019–20 season on September 23. Tickets: bit.ly/2ZgG2rA | The Metropolitan Opera
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Hailed by The New York Times for “the daring and intricacy of her vision,” choreographer Camille A. Brown imbues James Robinson’s staging of Porgy and Bess with irresistible dance that perfectly matches the infectious rhythms of Catfish Row. In this excerpt from a 2019 rehearsal, the production’s dancers bring joy and excitement to the syncopated Gershwin score—don’t miss Porgy’s return to the Met this Sunday. On stage October 31–December 12: bit.ly/3ilwFz4 | The Metropolitan Opera
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Soprano Golda Schultz sings Clara’s Act I aria “Summertime” from the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Porgy and Bess opens the Met’s 2019–20 season on September 23. Performances through February 1: bit.ly/2ZgG2rA | The Metropolitan Opera
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A bit of Porgy’s singing to kick off your week🎶 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess returns to our stage tomorrow, December 2, celebrating 90 years since its world premiere. As we prepare for a return to Catfish Row, here’s Alfred Walker singing an excerpt from Porgy’s Act II aria, “I got plenty o’ nuttin’,” in an early stage rehearsal. Porgy and Bess is on stage through January 24. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.app.link/
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With one show-stopping number after another, the Met’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess features stunning choreography by Camille A. Brown. Throughout the opera, the cast injects each dance sequence with infectious energy, including in this scene from Act I. On stage September 23–February 1: bit.ly/2ZgG2rA | The Metropolitan Opera
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A closer look at Broadway luminary Camille A. Brown’s Porgy and Bess choreography💃🏼 Check out this peek inside the rehearsal room with Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson. The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is on stage through January 24. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.app.link/PorgyAndBess Videography by Neville Braithwaite / Met Opera | The Metropolitan Opera
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“But I’ll anchor in the Promise Land.”🙏 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is an audience favorite for a reason! Check out this clip from an early stage rehearsal of Benjamin Taylor and the Met Opera Chorus singing an excerpt from Jake’s Act II aria. This beloved classic of American music theater is on stage through January 24, starring Alfred Walker and Brittany Renee in the title roles. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.ap
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We’re pretty sure you’ve heard this one before.😉 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess opens tonight, December 2! As the curtain rises on this American classic, check out this clip of Brittany Renee singing an excerpt from Bess’s Act II reprise of “Summertime” in early stage rehearsal. This beloved song has been covered by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lana Del Rey, and many others. Porgy and Bess is on stage through January 24. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️ Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met
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Bad romance ⚠️ The Gershwins’ American classic Porgy and Bess is back on the Met stage this winter, with Alfred Walker and Brittany Renee in the title roles and Ryan Speedo Green as the show’s antagonist, Crown. Check out this clip of Renee and Green in an excerpt from their Act I duet. Porgy and Bess is on stage through January 24. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️ Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.app.link/PorgyAndBess Videography by Pete Scalzitti /
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Oh, Porgy...😢 Alfred Walker has been moving audiences as Porgy in the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, opposite Latonia Moore as Serena and Denyce Graves as Maria. Check out this clip from an early stage rehearsal of Walker singing an excerpt from Porgy, Serena, and Maria’s Act II trio. This beloved classic of American music theater is on stage through January 24. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on our website: metopera.app.link/PorgyAndBess Videog
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This is sure to get your energy up!💃🏼 Opening night of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess is right around the corner! While we transform the stage into Catfish Row, check out this clip from our 2020 The Met: Live in HD transmission, featuring the Met Opera Chorus and dancers from the Met Ballet, with choreography by Camille A. Brown. Porgy and Bess opens December 2. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or at metopera.app.link/PorgyAndBess | The Metropoli
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Returns to the Met Opera After 30 Years
Sep 23, 2019
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The Story Behind Gershwin's PORGY and BESS
Aug 25, 2020
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Did you know that Porgy and Bess had its premiere at The Metropolitan Opera on this day, February 6, exactly 41 years ago? Listen as soprano Brittany Renee reflects on the legacy of the great performers who came before her and on making her role debut in Porgy and Bess. ▶️Watch Renee's full Sidewalk Session performance of “I Loves You, Porgy,” with pianist Kevin Miller, at bit.ly/3NAnNYN. Video: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (Alfred Walker, Brittany Renee) • Videography by Neville Braithwaite /
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This American classic never fails to get us on our feet.💃🏼 The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess has been captivating audiences for decades, and it’s back on the Met stage this winter! Check out this excerpt of Act I from the final dress rehearsal, featuring the incomparable Met dancers and Met Opera Chorus. Porgy and Bess is on stage through January 24, starring Alfred Walker and Brittany Renee in the title roles. Kwamé Ryan conducts. 🎟️Buy your tickets at the box office, on the Met Opera app, or on
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More performances just announced! Don't miss the Met's critically acclaimed new production of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess this winter. | The Metropolitan Opera
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