Vermont Public Classical

Wozzeck

Vermont Public | By Tim Johnson

Published March 20, 2014 at 2:43 PM EDT

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Simon O'Neill as the Drum Major in Berg's "Wozzeck."

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A scene from Berg's "Wozzeck."

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Anthony Reznikovsky as Marie's child and Deborah Voigt as Marie in Berg's "Wozzeck."

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Clive Bayley as the Doctor and Peter Hoare as the Captain in Berg's "Wozzeck."

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Deborah Voigt as Marie and Matthias Goerne as the title role of Berg's "Wozzeck."

Cory Weaver/Metropolitan Opera

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Russell Thomas as Andres and Matthias Goerne as the title role of Berg's "Wozzeck."

Cory Weaver/Metropolitan Opera

Saturday Matinee presents the Metropolitan Opera's production of Berg's Wozzeck.

Deborah Voigt sings the role of Maria, with Simon O'Neill (The Drum-Major), Peter Hoare (The Captain), Thomas Hampson (Wozzeck), Clive Bayley (The Doctor).

"The vocally and dramatically affecting performance of Marie… by the soprano Deborah Voigt… she brought earthy poignancy to the role, especially in Marie's tender moments with her child. When roused to passion and torment, she sent Marie's outbursts soaring with visceral intensity." - New York Times

Read the synopsis.

James Levine conducts.

Broadcast Saturday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m.