La Forza del Destino (1984)
Leonora plans to elope with Don Alvaro, but he accidentally shoots and kills her father, who curses them as he dies. The lovers go on the run, but get separated. Bent on revenge, Leonora's brother Don Carlo, hunts them down. Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera, vividly brought to life in John Dexter’s production, with sets by the great Eugene Berman. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price’s soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora’s emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine’s brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate.
Cast
- Leontyne Price - Donna Leonora
- Giuseppe Giacomini - Don Alvaro
- Leo Nucci - Don Carlo
- Bonaldo Giaiotti - Padre Guardiano
- Isola Jones - Preziosilla
- Enrico Fissore - Fra Melitone
- Diane Kesling - Curra
- Anthony Laciura - Trabuco
- John Darrenkamp - A surgeon
- James Courtney - The Mayor of Hornachuelos
Screenplay
- Antonio Ghislanzoni
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Ángel de Saavedra (Original Story)
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, verdi, the metropolitan opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Forza del Destino about?
- Leonora plans to elope with Don Alvaro, but he accidentally shoots and kills her father, who curses them as he dies. The lovers go on the run, but get separated. Bent on revenge, Leonora's brother Don Carlo, hunts them down. Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera, vividly brought to life in John Dexter’s production, with sets by the great Eugene Berman. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price’s soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora’s emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine’s brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate.
- Who directed La Forza del Destino?
- La Forza del Destino was directed by Kirk Browning, John Dexter.
- Who stars in La Forza del Destino?
- La Forza del Destino stars Leontyne Price, Giuseppe Giacomini, Leo Nucci, Bonaldo Giaiotti, Isola Jones, Enrico Fissore.
- How long is La Forza del Destino?
- La Forza del Destino has a runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes).
- What genre is La Forza del Destino?
- La Forza del Destino is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was La Forza del Destino produced?
- La Forza del Destino was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of La Forza del Destino?
- The themes of La Forza del Destino include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.