The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess

The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess (2020)

February 1st, 20203h 10min

Music
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Overview

The Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.


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