Behind the Scenes: Introduction to The Rake

Get a preview of the world premiere of “The Rake,” a hip-hopera retelling of The Rake’s Progress.

Composers Brad Balliett and Elliot Cole, and performer (and twin brother) Doug Balliett talk about the world premiere of "The Rake," a hip-hopera retelling of The Rake's Progress commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble. The piece will be performed by Metropolis as part of the MATA Festival, the new music festival founded by Philip Glass, on May 12, 2011 at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York City.

Learn more about MATA Festival.