Verdi: Macbeth (1987)
Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work. Verdi took great pains with this opera, displaying special enthusiasm for it as he concentrated on the main characters of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth and the witches. This recording of Luca Ronconi's production is conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli, who brings fresh color to Verdi's score. The cast, headed by Renato Bruson and Mara Zampieri, are strongly supported by a fine-toned and adaptable chorus who ably meet the demands of Verdi's great "chorus opera.
Director: Luca Ronconi, Brian Large
Genre: Music
Runtime: 149 min
Release Date: June 19, 1987
Cast
- Renato Bruson - Macbeth
- Mara Zampieri - Lady Macbeth
- James Morris - Banquo
- Dennis O'Neill - Macduff
- Sharon Sweet - Dama de Lady Macbeth
- David Griffith - Malcolm
- Goetz Rose - Duncano
- Claus Endisch - Fleanzio
- Giuseppe Sinopoli - Conductor
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: ArtHaus, Arthaus Musik
Country: Germany
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Luca Ronconi, Brian Large
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi: Macbeth about?
- Macbeth" was Giuseppe Verdi's first attempt at music drama and also the first manifestation of his profound love for Shakespeare's work. Verdi took great pains with this opera, displaying special enthusiasm for it as he concentrated on the main characters of Lady Macbeth, Macbeth and the witches. This recording of Luca Ronconi's production is conducted by Giuseppe Sinopoli, who brings fresh color to Verdi's score. The cast, headed by Renato Bruson and Mara Zampieri, are strongly supported by a fine-toned and adaptable chorus who ably meet the demands of Verdi's great "chorus opera.
- Who directed Verdi: Macbeth?
- Verdi: Macbeth was directed by Luca Ronconi, Brian Large.
- Who stars in Verdi: Macbeth?
- Verdi: Macbeth stars Renato Bruson, Mara Zampieri, James Morris, Dennis O'Neill, Sharon Sweet, David Griffith.
- How long is Verdi: Macbeth?
- Verdi: Macbeth has a runtime of 2h 29m (149 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi: Macbeth?
- Verdi: Macbeth is a Music film.
- Where was Verdi: Macbeth produced?
- Verdi: Macbeth was produced in Germany.