The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose
Acclaimed artist William Kentridge directed and designed this visually dazzling Met premiere production of Shostakovich’s satirical opera, adapted from the classic short story by Nikolai Gogol. Baritone Paulo Szot leads the cast as Kovalyov, the hapless bureaucrat whose nose has mysteriously gone missing. Alexander Lewis and Andrey Popov co-star, and Pavel Smelkov conducts.
Top cast
Paulo SzotKovalyov- Andrey PopovPolice Inspector
- Alexander LewisThe Nose
- Vladimir OgnovenkoIvan Yakovlevich / Khosrev-Mirza
- Claudia WaitePraskovya Osipovna / A Pretzel Vendor
James CourtneyThe Newspaper Clerk- Sergei SkorokhodovIvan, Kovalyov's Servant
Tatyana ZbirovskayaAn Escorting Lady
Patricia RacetteSelf - Host- Pavel SmelkovSelf - Conductor
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Metropolitan Opera: The Nose” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 16 Sept 2026.