Brett Dean’s Hamlet (The Met: Live in HD 2021/22 Season)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” This riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father.

Trailer Preview: https://youtu.be/yNjPedUVqX4

The Metropolitan Opera of New York (The Met)’s Met Live in HD 2021 – 22 season is back in cinemas! For the new season, The Met returns with an ambitious line up, comprising four premieres, six brand new productions and vibrant revivals. The new season will be shown at cinemas across Hong Kong. Don’t miss the shows!

Latest screening schedule: http://www.themetinhongkong.info/

24 July 2022 (SUN) 3:00pm | K11 Art House

4 September 2022 (SUN) 3:20pm | Emperor Cinemas (Entertainment Building)

25 September 2022 (SUN) 3:20pm | Premiere Elements

23 October 2022 (SUN) 3:20pm | MOViE MOViE Pacific Place

*Senior and Student: $210

* 10% off upon showing Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association (HKAAA) membership card at cinemas’ ticket office

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Foundation for the Arts and Music in Asia (FAMA) is a not-for-profit organisation created to increase the awareness of classical vocal music in the region and to foster an appreciation of the art of Western opera. With The Met: Live in HD program, FAMA is delighted to give residents of Hong Kong the opportunity to experience world-class opera performances from one of the world’s most famous opera companies, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, at selected cinemas in Hong Kong.