Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (2002)
A tale of intrigue, rebellion, betrayal, assassination and passion.
Giuseppe Verdi's one prologue, three act opera featuring libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Arrigo Boito is performed before a live audience at Florence's Teatro Comunale in this release featuring the music of the Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under conductor Claudio Abbado, and starring Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, and Karita Mattila.
Director: Peter Stein, Carlo Battistoni
Genre: Music, Drama, History
Runtime: 143 min
Release Date: June 4, 2002
Cast
- Carlo Guelfi - Simon Boccanegra
- Julian Konstantinov - Fiesco
- Karita Mattila - Maria Boccanegra
- Vincenzo La Scola - Gabriele Adorno
- Lucio Gallo - Paolo Albiani
- Claudio Abbado - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: TDK, Teatro Comunale di Firenze, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
daughter, poison, betrayal, political corruption, illegitimate child, aristocracy
More Films by Director: Peter Stein, Carlo Battistoni
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
- Giuseppe Verdi's one prologue, three act opera featuring libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Arrigo Boito is performed before a live audience at Florence's Teatro Comunale in this release featuring the music of the Orchestra and Chorus of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under conductor Claudio Abbado, and starring Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, and Karita Mattila.
- Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Peter Stein, Carlo Battistoni.
- Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Carlo Guelfi, Julian Konstantinov, Karita Mattila, Vincenzo La Scola, Lucio Gallo, Claudio Abbado.
- How long is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a Music, Drama, History film.
- Where was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra produced?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- The themes of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.