Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995)
The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'
This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to Verdi’s setting of this story of searing conflict between public duty and private grief. Plácido Domingo is Gabriele Adorno, sworn enemy of the doge of Genoa, Simon Boccanegra (Vladimir Chernov). Gabriele is in love with the beautiful Amelia (Kiri Te Kanawa at her most affecting) who turns out to be none other than the long-lost daughter the doge. James Levine’s authoritative conducting of the Met orchestra and chorus reveals the dark power of Verdi’s score. Performed January 26th, 1995.
Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: January 26, 1995
Cast
- Vladimir Chernov - Simon Boccanegra
- Plácido Domingo - Gabriele Adorno
- Kiri Te Kanawa - Amelia Grimaldi
- Robert Lloyd - Jacobo Fiesco
- Bruno Pola - Paolo Albiani
- Hao Jiang Tian - Pietro
- James Levine - Self - Conductor
- Garrick Utley - Self - Host (Voice)
- Joyce Olson - Amelia's Lady-in-waiting
- Charles Anthony - A Captain
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
- This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to Verdi’s setting of this story of searing conflict between public duty and private grief. Plácido Domingo is Gabriele Adorno, sworn enemy of the doge of Genoa, Simon Boccanegra (Vladimir Chernov). Gabriele is in love with the beautiful Amelia (Kiri Te Kanawa at her most affecting) who turns out to be none other than the long-lost daughter the doge. James Levine’s authoritative conducting of the Met orchestra and chorus reveals the dark power of Verdi’s score. Performed January 26th, 1995.
- Who directed Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large.
- Who stars in Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Vladimir Chernov, Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Robert Lloyd, Bruno Pola, Hao Jiang Tian.
- How long is Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra produced?
- Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was produced in United States of America.