Poulenc: Dialogues des Carmélites

Plot Summary

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress.

Top Cast

David Portillo Chevalier de la Force

Jean-François Lapointe Marquis de la Force

Isabel Leonard Blanche de la Force

Eduardo Valdes Thierry

Karita Mattila Madame de Croissy