Opera Review: Lulu at Metropolitan Opera Live
Alban Berg’s Lulu is one of the most demanding in the repertoire of 20th century operas, for performers and audiences. Following the rise and fall of the ultimate femme fatale who gets through three husbands and assorted lovers before meeting a grisly end at the hands of Jack the Ripper, it’s a wild ride through the politics of sex and speculation.
This much talked-about production stood out on the programme of cinema screenings from the Met Opera as one of the more intriguing prospects. We’re unlikely to see a performance of this notorious masterpiece in Ireland anytime soon. Another compelling factor was that Marlis Petersen, the German soprano who has ‘owned’ the role for the last 20 years, has announced that this will be her last Lulu.
