Berg: Lulu

Music · 2015

William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.

Starring

Peter Gelb, Marlis Petersen, Susan Graham, Deborah Voigt, William Kentridge, Daniel Brenna, Johan Reuter, Urs Schönebaum, Luc de Wit, Paul Groves

Director

William Kentridge