However, sharing my Met debut with over 60 of my dear friends and colleagues was one very special moment. What was your favorite part of being in the Metropolitan Opera production of “Porgy and Bess”?ĭB: There were many great moments! It’s hard to name one. JW: It sounds like such a magical experience.
The ease and comfort for us to do that audibly speaks volumes of how relaxed the atmosphere was.
And we were in a scene that had some lines for Maria, and while we were going through it, everyone was singing it audibly. I remember one time in rehearsal, Denyce Graves was out, and her cover was out as well. It was interesting how many people knew all the lyrics, and all the melodies to all the parts that were not their own. Karmesha Peake: Everyone was on their A-game. To walk into a room at the Met with 60+ Black people in it was exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time. More than half of this group were people that I had already worked with and formed a bond with, or I worked with and formed a sisterhood with. Hargrove: Out of the 64 of us, there had to be less than 20 people I had not already met or worked with yet. Day one was just a really beautiful moment of beautiful, Black, excellent artists coming together and celebrating such a classic piece from American music - one of the most beautiful pieces of American repertoire and opera. We were excited to be in the building and to finally see who was actually in the ensemble with us. I was so excited to see all my fellow castmates. How did the rehearsal process feel?ĭenisha Ballew: The first day of rehearsal was full of excitement and nerves for all of us, especially me. Jasmine Wilson: So many singers dream of touching the Metropolitan Opera stage. Check out this special insider’s view to discover what it was like behind the scenes of this magical production. Hargrove (ensemble) and dramatic mezzo-soprano Karmesha Peake (ensemble). Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in the cast of a Metropolitan Opera production? WNET’s Jasmine Wilson chatted with three “Porgy and Bess” cast members who made their ensemble debut in the production: lyric soprano Denisha Ballew (ensemble, featured soloist and covered the role of Annie), lyric soprano Rebecca L.
This dynamic production features masterful singing, contagious dance and a tragic love story that will stimulate all your senses. Audience members travel to Catfish Row, a fictional town inspired by the African American Gullah culture of South Carolina. July 20.įor the first time in nearly 30 years, the production returns to the Met stage starring the stunning Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the title roles. on PBS (check local listings), and ALL ARTS will air the broadcast on July 19 at 9:30 p.m. Great Performances at the Met premieres Gershwin’s famous folk opera “Porgy and Bess” on July 17 at 9 p.m.
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