Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites
Drama
Music
May 11, 2019
2h 49m
Director: Gary Halvorson
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.
Cast
David Portillo
Chevalier de la Force
Jean-François Lapointe
Marquis de la Force
Isabel Leonard
Blanche de la Force
Eduardo Valdes
Thierry
Karita Mattila
Madame de Croissy
Erin Morley
Sister Constance
Karen Cargill
Mother Marie
Paul Corona
Javelinot
Renée Fleming
Self - Host
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Unknown role