The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina
Synopsis
As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.
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Agrippina: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Grimani
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
Vincenzo Grimani
Georg Friedrich Händel
Victoria Warivonchik, Louisa Briccetti, Peter Gelb
Department Leadership Roster
David McVicar
Director
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
David McVicar
Production Design
Vincenzo Grimani
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
Georg Friedrich Händel
Original Music Composer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina about?
As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry Bicket conducts Sir David McVicar’s wry new production, which gives this Baroque black comedy a politically charged, modern updating.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina?
The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina was directed by David McVicar, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina includes Joyce DiDonato, Nicholas Tamagna, Brenda Rae, Kate Lindsey, Iestyn Davies.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 3h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Agrippina was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.