Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth (2018)

Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth (2018) poster

The acclaimed Italian director, Emma Dante, presents a powerful, barbaric and at time frenzied Macbeth with great attention to detail. Staged and filmed in Italy's largest theatre, the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily, this production captures remarkable performances by the Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi as Lady Macbeth, the renowned Verdi specialist, baritone Roberto Frontali, in one of his signature roles, and the rising star, Croatian bass-baritone Marko Mimica as Banco (Banquo). The conductor, Gabriele Ferro, has opted to use the 1865 Paris version of the score, sung in Italian and without the ballets, for a production that received generous praise in Palermo and on tour.

Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 156 min
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Cast

Production: Teatro Massimo, NAXOS, Dynamic
Country: Italy
Original Language: en

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art

Keywords

opera

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth about?
The acclaimed Italian director, Emma Dante, presents a powerful, barbaric and at time frenzied Macbeth with great attention to detail. Staged and filmed in Italy's largest theatre, the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily, this production captures remarkable performances by the Italian soprano Anna Pirozzi as Lady Macbeth, the renowned Verdi specialist, baritone Roberto Frontali, in one of his signature roles, and the rising star, Croatian bass-baritone Marko Mimica as Banco (Banquo). The conductor, Gabriele Ferro, has opted to use the 1865 Paris version of the score, sung in Italian and without the ballets, for a production that received generous praise in Palermo and on tour.
Who stars in Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth?
Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth stars Roberto Frontali, Marko Mimica, Anna Pirozzi, Vincenzo Costanzo, Manuel Pierattelli, NICOLO CERIANI.
How long is Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth?
Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
What genre is Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth?
Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth is a Music, Drama film.
Where was Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth produced?
Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth?
The themes of Giuseppe Verdi: Macbeth include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.