THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

The return of this disturbing masterpiece to the Met Saturday afternoon for the first time since 2002 left the audience momentarily limp with emotion before it burst into a standing ovation.

--New York Post

Gregory Keller has restored [Lulu] faithfully, first as a comedy of bad manners, then as a morbid tragedy...★★★★★

--Financial Times

Passion and engagement ran high among those in attendance; seldom have I heard the work’s morbid humor elicit laughter so readily.

--The New York Times

The show was still, after all this time, a major success.

--Opera News

Criminally, Lulu runs for only two more performances...Go, and plan on a cold shower afterward.

--Time Out New York

James Levine’s absence during a run of Berg’s masterpiece warranted concern, but Fabio Luisi provided supple leadership with insights all own. In the title role, Marlis Petersen was riveting.

-- Rated “10 Best of 2010 in Classical and Opera” by Time Out New York

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Conductor: Fabio Luisi

Production: John Dexter

Sets & Costumes: Jocelyn Herbert

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Lulu: Marlis Petersen

Geschwitz: Anne Sofie von Otter

Dr. Schön/Jack the Ripper: James Morris

Alwa: Gary Lehman

Painter/African Prince: Michael Schade

Animal Trainer/Acrobat: Bradley Garvin

Schigolch: Gwynne Howell

Schoolboy/Page/Wardrobe Mistress: Ginger Costa-Jackson

Manservant/Marquis: Graham Clarke

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May 8, 12, 15 2010

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Photos: Beth Bergma