156K views · 3.9K reactions | One of the biggest hits of the 2019–20...

Philip Glass’s meditative masterpiece Akhnaten—a hit when it had its Met premiere in 2019—returns to our stage tonight, May 19, in a powerful production by Phelim McDermott. Karen Kamensek retakes the podium to conduct a spellbinding cast that features countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb, seen here in an excerpt of Akhnaten and Neferiti’s Act II love duet. On stage through June 10: bit.ly/3LWLp3Z Videography by Neville Braithwaite / Met Opera | The Metropolitan Oper

14K views · 1K reactions | Philip Glass’s Akhnaten returns to the Met stage this week in Phelim McDermott’s Grammy Award–winning production. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo leads a standout cast that also includes soprano Dísella Lárusdóttir, mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb, and bass-baritone Zachary James, conducted by Karen Kamensek. On stage May 19–June 10: bit.ly/3LWLp3Z | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

Starring as the ancient pharaoh determined to radically transform Egyptian society, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlined the Met’s production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten during the 2019–20 season, a performance which just won the 2022 #GrammyAward for Best Opera Recording! Experience the breathtaking staging when it returns this spring, with Costanzo reprising his celebrated turn in the title role, joined again by Karen Kamensek on the podium, as well as the incomparable MET Orchestra Mus

111K views · 2.9K reactions | A sold-out sensation during the 2019–2020 season, Phelim McDermott’s breathtaking staging of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten is now available on Met Opera on Demand, our subscription streaming service. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo takes on the title role of one of the 20th century’s most powerful musical masterpieces. Learn more and start a seven-day free trial: bit.ly/3hkNWFy | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

67K views · 1.1K reactions | ‘Musically and visually mesmerising’ ★★★★★ The Stage Our spectacular new production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten opened to critical and audience acclaim. Tickets are selling fast for this limited run - best availability on 10 and 17 March. Book your seat now: https://goo.gl/HXFxIK | English National Opera | Facebook

1.4K reactions · 599 shares | 5 years ago the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas commissioned Philip to write the music that is played every time the hall's grand chandelier is raised (which is just before every performance) here is Phil watching for the first time. | Philip Glass | Facebook