The season’s fifth HD transmission on March 15 brought John Doyle’s new production of Britten’s Peter Grimes to movie theaters around the world. Here are some backstage photos.

The transmission was hosted by Natalie Dessay. Later this season, the French star soprano will return to sing the title role in a new production of Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment.

Anthony Dean Griffey, who sang the title role, and Patricia Racette (Ellen Orford) were interviewed by Dessay on stage during the first intermission.

Director John Doyle (at right) and set designer Scott Pask talked about bringing their vision of Britten’s opera to the Met stage.

The chorus plays an important part in Peter Grimes. Met Chorus Master Donald Palumbo was at hand to explain Britten’s musical depiction of the hostile villagers.

Conductor Donald Runnicles, seen here with Dessay, is a Grimes veteran who has been leading performances of this opera for the past 20 years.

Photos: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera

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