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Porgy and Bess

Summer Encore

Porgy and Bess

Run Time: 3 hours 7 minutes

In an unforgettable Met performance from 2020, one of America’s greatest operas returns, featuring soprano Angel Blue and bass-baritone Eric Owens alongside a phenomenal ensemble cast. David Robertson conducts.

Originally transmitted February 1, 2020

Music: The Gershwins
Language: Sung in English (with English subtitles)

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Summer Encore

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Cast & Crew

David Robertson

David Robertson

Conductor
Angel Blue

Angel Blue

Bess
Golda Schultz

Golda Schultz

Clara
Latonia Moore

Latonia Moore

Serena
Frederick Ballentine

Frederick Ballentine

Sportin’ Life
Eric Owens

Eric Owens

Porgy
Alfred Walker

Alfred Walker

Crown
Donovan Singletary

Donovan Singletary

Jake

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