Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1978)
Abbado wholly vindicates Verdi’s intentions through his feeling for the shape of a whole scene, for the inherent subtleties of Verdi’s scoring and for certain rhythmic effects.
Director: André Flédérick
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: October 27, 1978
Cast
- Piero Cappuccilli - Simon Boccanegra
- Nicolai Ghiaurov - Jacopo Fiesco
- Mirella Freni - Amelia Grimaldi
- Veriano Luchetti - Gabriele Adorno
- Felice Schiavi - Paolo Albiani
- Claudio Abbado - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Production: Opéra National de Paris, Antenne 2
Country: France
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: André Flédérick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
- Abbado wholly vindicates Verdi’s intentions through his feeling for the shape of a whole scene, for the inherent subtleties of Verdi’s scoring and for certain rhythmic effects.
- Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by André Flédérick.
- Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra stars Piero Cappuccilli, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Mirella Freni, Veriano Luchetti, Felice Schiavi, Claudio Abbado.
- How long is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra produced?
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was produced in France.