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Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites 2019 Directed by Gary Halvorson

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.

Country USA
Language English
Gneres Drama , Music
Production Company The Metropolitan Opera
Release Date 11 May 2019
169 mins
Cast
David Portillo Chevalier de la Force
Jean-François Lapointe Marquis de la Force
Isabel Leonard Blanche de la Force
Karita Mattila Madame de Croissy
Erin Morley Sister Constance
Karen Cargill Mother Marie
Paul Corona Javelinot
Renée Fleming Self - Host
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Self - Conductor
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