Poster of The First Emperor

The First Emperor

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, January 13 2007
17 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Elizabeth FutralElizabeth Futral
Elizabeth Futral was
43 in The First Emperor
as 'Princess Yueyang'.
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Portrait of Plácido DomingoPlácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo was
65 in The First Emperor
as 'Emperor Qin'.
Tue, Jan 21 1941
Portrait of Paul GrovesPaul Groves
Paul Groves was
42 in The First Emperor
as 'Gao Jianli'.
Tue, Nov 24 1964
Portrait of Michelle DeYoungMichelle DeYoung
Michelle DeYoung was
>> in The First Emperor
as 'Shaman'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hao Jiang TianHao Jiang Tian
Hao Jiang Tian was
>> in The First Emperor
as 'General Wang'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tan DunTan Dun
Tan Dun was
>> in The First Emperor
as 'Conductor'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Brian LargeBrian Large
Brian Large was
67 in The First Emperor
as 'Director'
Thu, Feb 16 1939
Portrait of Tan DunTan Dun
Tan Dun was
>> in The First Emperor
as 'Writer, Music Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ha JinHa Jin
Ha Jin was
>> in The First Emperor
as 'Writer'
Unknown Birthday