New to Akhnaten — or to opera? Philip Glass’ hypnotic opera, complete with astonishing juggling sequences (courtesy of Gandini Juggling) is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Take it from the insanely talented Zachary James, who plays Amenhotep III in our production of Akhnaten: be “ready to receive” an experience like no other. And what better place to enjoy an opera by an acclaimed film composer than in the film capital of the world? 🎬 Experience one of the most exciting things to do in Los

Hailed as “otherworldly…brilliant” (The New Yorker), Akhnaten is back onstage at LA Opera. | LA Opera

Hailed as “otherworldly…brilliant” (The New Yorker), Akhnaten is back onstage at LA Opera. | LA Opera

Philip Glass returns to LA Opera. #Akhnaten #LAO31 #LAOpera | LA Opera

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo stars as the revolutionary title pharaoh of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten tonight at 8PM as part of our free Summer HD Festival. The cast also features J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo-Soprano as Queen Nefertiti and bass Zachary James as Amenhotep I. Director Phelim McDermott brings ancient Egypt to life with striking stage tableaux and features the mesmerizing Gandini Juggling company. Karen Kamensek conducts. The screenings are free and open to the public, with approximately 2

One of the biggest hits of the 2019–20 season, Phelim McDermott’s Met-premiere production of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten—created in collaboration with Improbable—combined stunning visuals, spellbinding movement, and a troupe of expert jugglers. See countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo take on the title role in tonight’s free Nightly Met Opera Stream, available starting at 7:30PM EDT until tomorrow, June 21, at 6:30PM EDT. Enhance your viewing experience with curated supplementary content—including Pla

Philip Glass's groundbreaking opera Akhnaten has its Met premiere during the 2019–20 season in a stunning production by Phelim McDermott. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo is the title pharaoh, alongside J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo-Soprano, who makes her Met debut as his wife, Nefertiti. Learn More: bit.ly/2ShlEiz | The Metropolitan Opera

In between performances of Phelim McDermott’s breathtaking staging of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten, members of Gandini Juggling—who feature prominently in the production—took their impressive skills to the lobby of the opera house. | The Metropolitan Opera