The Metropolitan Opera: Hamlet
Synopsis
When Australian composer Brett Deanâs Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, âNew opera doesnât often get to sound this good ⊠Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldnât always be picked up, but Deanâs Hamlet rises to the challenge.â On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the workâs premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamletâs father. This live cinema transmission is part of the Metâs award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
