The First Emperor (2007)
The incomparable Plácido Domingo began a new chapter in his legendary Met career when he created the role of Emperor Qin in the world premiere of Tan Dun’s epic opera. Staged by revered film director Zhang Yimou, The First Emperor is both a rich pageant of ancient China and a fascinating study of the ruler who united it. Conducted by the composer, it also stars Paul Groves and Elizabeth Futral and features a riveting turn by Peking Opera performer Wu Hsing-Kuo as the Yin-Yang Master.
- Date of release
- 2007-01-13
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Director
- Brian Large
Casting
- Elizabeth Futral — Princess Yueyang
- Plácido Domingo — Emperor Qin
- Paul Groves — Gao Jianli
- Michelle DeYoung — Shaman
- Hao Jiang Tian — General Wang
- Tan Dun — Conductor
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