Verdi Nabucco (2015)
Verdi's NABUCCO, A triumph of Staging, Musicianship and Commitment
NABUCCO may be Verdi's first masterpiece, and not just because of that amazing Chorus of Hebrews which is justly beloved by everyone who hears it. Dramatically, this opera is tightly constructed, with believable characters in an intense conflict over values and beliefs. And Verdi's music, however early in his career, however distant from triumphs like LA FORSA DEL DESTINO or AIDA, is highly animated, revealing inner turmoil and outer passions with beauty and economy. The ensembles are especially impressive, building to satisfying heights of emotional release for the singers and the audience. And Placido Domingo is a wonder to behold and hear. Even though his original voice was baritone, which he managed to transform into a tenor voice, he doesn't SOUND like a baritone to me. B-U-T his performance is so committed, so deeply interfused with Verdi's music, so generously integrated to the younger singers around him, that the waters part.
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Nabucco
- Liudmyla Monastyrska - Abigaille
- Vitalij Kowaljow - Zaccaria
- Marianna Pizzolato - Fenena
- Andrea Care - Ismaele
- Dušica Bijelić - Anna
- David Butt Philip - Abdallo
- Robert Lloyd - High Priest of Baal
- Nicola Luisotti - Conductor
Screenplay
Keywords
opera, verdi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi Nabucco about?
- NABUCCO may be Verdi's first masterpiece, and not just because of that amazing Chorus of Hebrews which is justly beloved by everyone who hears it. Dramatically, this opera is tightly constructed, with believable characters in an intense conflict over values and beliefs. And Verdi's music, however early in his career, however distant from triumphs like LA FORSA DEL DESTINO or AIDA, is highly animated, revealing inner turmoil and outer passions with beauty and economy. The ensembles are especially impressive, building to satisfying heights of emotional release for the singers and the audience. And Placido Domingo is a wonder to behold and hear. Even though his original voice was baritone, which he managed to transform into a tenor voice, he doesn't SOUND like a baritone to me. B-U-T his performance is so committed, so deeply interfused with Verdi's music, so generously integrated to the younger singers around him, that the waters part.
- Who directed Verdi Nabucco?
- Verdi Nabucco was directed by Daniele Abbado.
- Who stars in Verdi Nabucco?
- Verdi Nabucco stars Plácido Domingo, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Vitalij Kowaljow, Marianna Pizzolato, Andrea Care, Dušica Bijelić.
- How long is Verdi Nabucco?
- Verdi Nabucco has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- Where was Verdi Nabucco produced?
- Verdi Nabucco was produced in United Kingdom.