Macbeth (2001)
This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man. Replete with supernatural mystery, sexual tension, and violent power plays, this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for today's audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdi's legendary body of work.
Cast
- Thomas Hampson - Macbeth
- Paoletta Marrocu - Lady Macbeth
- Roberto Scandiuzzi - Banquo
- Luis Lima - Macduff
- Liuba Chuchrova - Dame Lady Macbeth
- Miroslav Christoff - Malcolm
- Franz Welser-Möst - Conductor
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
- Francesco Maria Piave
Keywords
opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Macbeth about?
- This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man. Replete with supernatural mystery, sexual tension, and violent power plays, this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for today's audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdi's legendary body of work.
- Who directed Macbeth?
- Macbeth was directed by David Pountney.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Thomas Hampson, Paoletta Marrocu, Roberto Scandiuzzi, Luis Lima, Liuba Chuchrova, Miroslav Christoff.
- How long is Macbeth?
- Macbeth has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Macbeth?
- Macbeth is a Music film.
- Where was Macbeth produced?
- Macbeth was produced in Germany.