House debut at the Metropolitan Opera
After a successful Rigoletto at the Wiener Staatsoper, Benjamin continues his performance of the Duke of Mantua, but this time at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, marking his house debut. His recent performance in Vienna was praised by Wiener Zeitung who claimed: ‘the 37-year-old Frenchman shines with inspiring, rich power and clarity during his role debut as a duke in the revival of Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto" at the State Opera.’ On this occasion, under the baton of Maestra Speranza Scappucci, Benjamin is joined by Rosa Feola as Gilda, Aigul Akhmetshina as Maddalena, Quinn Kelsey, as the title role, Rigoletto, and Andrea Mastroni as Sparafucile.
Performances are set for November 10th, 14th, 17th, 20th, 26th, 29th; December 3rd & 8th.
Tickets and more information can be found here.