Organization

Singer

Soprano

Angel Blue

Bess

Elizabeth Llewellyn

Golda Schultz

Clara

Janai Brugger

Brandie Sutton

Latonia Moore

Serena

Karen Slack

Contralto

Denyce Graves

Maria

Tenor

Frederick Ballentine

Sportin' Life

Chauncey Packer

Bass-baritone

Eric Owens

Porgy

Kevin Short

Baritone

Alfred Walker

Crown

Ryan Speedo Green

Jake

Donovan Singletary

Tichina Vaughn

Lily

Mezzo-soprano

Leah Hawkins

Strawberry woman

Aundi Marie Moore

Errin Duane Brooks

Mingo

Crabman

Christian Mark Gibbs

Reginald Smith Jr

Norman Garrett

Jamez McCorkle

Peter

Arthur Woodley

Frazier

Conductor

David Robertson

J David Jackson

Stage director

James Robinson

Set designer

Michael Yeargan

Costume designer

Catherine Zuber

Video designer

Luke Halls

Lighting designer

Donald Holder

Choreographer

Dianne McIntyre

Robbins

The Metropolitan Opera

Others

Metropolitan Opera Choir

Orchestra

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

English

Porgy and Bess

New York City

United States

Metropolitan Opera House

During the 2019–20 season, one of America’s greatest operas returned to the Met stage for the first time in 30 years, with the premiere of James Robinson’s vibrant new production of Porgy and Bess. In this Live in HD transmission, bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue star in the title roles, headlining a phenomenal ensemble cast. The performance also features soprano Golda Schultz and bass-baritone Donovan Singletary as Clara and Jake, soprano Latonia Moore as Serena, and tenor Frederick Ballentine and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Sportin’ Life and Crown. And as the community matriarch Maria, veteran mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves delivers a scene-stealing performance. David Robertson conducts this beloved score, which includes a number of melodies that have become classic American standards.

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