Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] (2010)
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When this sumptuous production by Giancarlo del Monaco opened in 1995, legendary tenor Plácido Domingo gave a riveting performance as the fiery revolutionary Gabriele Adorno, a tenor part. In the 2010 revival, he made history by taking on the baritone title role, one of Verdi’s most fascinating characters, and thrilling audiences with his multifaceted and gripping portrayal. Boccanegra is beset on all sides, juggling political adversaries bent on murder with his love for his long-lost daughter Amelia (Adrianne Pieczonka). James Levine’s conducting brings out all the color and surging emotion of Verdi’s magnificent score.
Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco
Genre: Music
Release Date: February 6, 2010
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Simon Boccanegra
- Adrianne Pieczonka - Amelia
- Marcello Giordani - Gabriele Adorno
- James Morris - Jacopo Fiesto
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] about?
- When this sumptuous production by Giancarlo del Monaco opened in 1995, legendary tenor Plácido Domingo gave a riveting performance as the fiery revolutionary Gabriele Adorno, a tenor part. In the 2010 revival, he made history by taking on the baritone title role, one of Verdi’s most fascinating characters, and thrilling audiences with his multifaceted and gripping portrayal. Boccanegra is beset on all sides, juggling political adversaries bent on murder with his love for his long-lost daughter Amelia (Adrianne Pieczonka). James Levine’s conducting brings out all the color and surging emotion of Verdi’s magnificent score.
- Who directed Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera]?
- Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] was directed by Giancarlo Del Monaco.
- Who stars in Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera]?
- Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] stars Plácido Domingo, Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, James Morris.
- What genre is Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera]?
- Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] is a Music film.
- Where was Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] produced?
- Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] was produced in United States of America.