Simone Young conducts "Der Rosenkavalier" in New York

For Richard Strauss‘ „Der Rosenkavalier“ Simone Young returns to the Metropolitan Opera New York in March. She has assembled a distinguished cast for Richard Carsen's production: Soprano Lise Davidsen is the aging Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as her lover Octavian and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, the beautiful younger woman who steals his heart. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as the churlish Baron Ochs, and Brian Mulligan is Sophie’s wealthy father, Faninal. Performances: March 27 and 31, and April 4, 7, 11, 15 and 20, 2023. Tickets