The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest
Synopsis
Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Met premiere of his powerful opera based on Shakespeare’s last play, in Robert Lepage’s brilliantly inventive production. Simon Keenlyside is the magician Prospero, who conjures the storm that shipwrecks his enemies and sets in motion the course of events. Rising Met stars Isabel Leonard and Alek Shrader are the young lovers, Miranda and Ferdinand, Alan Oke sings the sinister Caliban, and Audrey Luna gives a memorable performance as the sprite Ariel.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tempest: "My Lover Smiling" -- Leonard, Shrader, Keenlyside (Met Opera)
Type: Teaser • Published 2012-11-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Lepage, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Meredith Oakes, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Thomas Adès
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Lepage, Gary Halvorson
Meredith Oakes, William Shakespeare
Thomas Adès
Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik
Department Leadership Roster
Meredith Oakes
Writer
Thomas Adès
Original Music Composer
Robert Lepage
Director
Gary Halvorson
Director
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest about?
Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Met premiere of his powerful opera based on Shakespeare’s last play, in Robert Lepage’s brilliantly inventive production. Simon Keenlyside is the magician Prospero, who conjures the storm that shipwrecks his enemies and sets in motion the course of events. Rising Met stars Isabel Leonard and Alek Shrader are the young lovers, Miranda and Ferdinand, Alan Oke sings the sinister Caliban, and Audrey Luna gives a memorable performance as the sprite Ariel.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest was directed by Robert Lepage, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest includes Simon Keenlyside, Isabel Leonard, Audrey Luna, Alan Oke, Alek Shrader.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: The Tempest was composed by Thomas Adès.