Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome receives its first Met performances, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present,” where it should loudly resonate. The all-star cast features mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey as Agrippina’s son and future emperor Nerone, soprano Brenda Rae as the seductive Poppea, countertenor Iestyn Davies as the ambitious officer Ottone, and bass Matthew Rose as the weary emperor Claudius.
This production was originally created by the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie / De Munt Brussels and adapted by the Metropolitan Opera
Production a gift of Dunard Fund USA
Opera Preview at the Grand - Agrippina
Opera Preview
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Grand, Ellsworth
Bob Gallon, ASC Instructor and opera enthusiast, will discuss Handel's Agrippina at The Grand in Ellsworth prior to the live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera.
Bob's talk will be from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., followed by a break for lunch. The live broadcast begins at 12:30 p.m. (Note earlier start times)
Sandwiches available for purchase at the Grand, bring your own or enjoy an Ellsworth lunch spot.
The preview talk is free. Tickets for the Live Broadcast can be purchased online or at the door.
No reservations required.