Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the white whale unfolds with a stellar cast and stunning staging.
A maritime journey with Jake Heggie's compelling 2010 opera, an adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic "Moby Dick." This sea-soaked narrative delves into the haunting depths of Captain Ahab's monomaniacal obsession with the elusive white whale. Tenor Brandon Jovanovich delivers a riveting performance as the relentless Ahab, leading an outstanding cast that includes tenor Stephen Costello, baritone Peter Mattei, and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in their respective roles.
Set against the backdrop of the Pequod, the opera captures the tumultuous nature of Ahab's pursuit, with director Leonard Foglia's staging bringing an enlarged and refined spectacle to the Metropolitan Opera.
Under the skilled guidance of Maestro Karen Kamensek, the production reaches new heights, having garnered acclaim in previous runs in Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. This operatic rendition masterfully weaves together the intricate threads of Melville's epic, exploring themes of obsession, fate, and the vastness of the sea.
