The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten (2019): Cast
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten is a 2019 historical music film directed by Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott, starring Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten, MET Orchestra and Joyce DiDonato. It runs 2 hours 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 52m (172 min)
- Directors
- Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Metropolitan Opera
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten About?
The premise of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten without spoilers.
Philip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten,” the final installment in a trilogy exploring influential historical figures, portrays the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten. During his reign in the 14th century BC, he attempted to institute a monotheistic cult centered on the god Aton, facing opposition from the established priesthood. This acclaimed 2019/20 Metropolitan Opera production features a distinguished cast, including countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, and showcases Phelim McDermott’s visually striking and imaginative staging.
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten Themes & Keywords
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The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten Cast & Characters
Anthony Roth Costanzo leads the cast as Akhnaten, with MET Orchestra and Joyce DiDonato. Directed by Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gary Halvorson
- Co-director Phelim McDermott
- Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten
- MET Orchestra
- Joyce DiDonato as themselves
- Will Liverman as General Horemhab
Also Starring in The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten
· 13 more- Zachary James Amenhotep III / A professor
- Aaron Blake High Priest of Amon
- Richard Berstein Aye
- Dísella Lárusdóttir Queen Tye
- J’Nai Bridges Nefertiti
- Lindsay Ohse Bekhetaten
- Karen Chia-ling Ho Meretaten
- Chrystal E. Williams Maketaten
- Annie Rosen Ankhesenpaaten
- Olivia Vote Neferneferuaten
- Christian J. Conner Young Tutankhamun
- Suzanne Hendrix Sotopenre
- Karen Kamensek Themselves
More from Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott
More films directed by Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott, best-rated first: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, My Neighbour Totoro in the West End, The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni and The Metropolitan Opera: The Hours.
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten.
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD — Akhnaten” and “Achnaton”.
- Also known as
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- Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD — Akhnaten
- Achnaton
- 아크나텐
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Movies Like The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera, The Metropolitan Opera: Aida and The Metropolitan Opera: The Exterminating Angel.
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A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera 1985 -
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The Metropolitan Opera: The Exterminating Angel 2017 -
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The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot 2019 -
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Aida 1985
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was released on November 23, 2019.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten was directed by Gary Halvorson and Phelim McDermott.
More films by Gary Halvorson Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten?
The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten stars Anthony Roth Costanzo as Akhnaten, MET Orchestra and Joyce DiDonato, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten have a post-credit scene?
No. The Metropolitan Opera: Akhnaten has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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