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.
| Movie ID | 119418 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large |
| Main cast | Vladimir Chernov, Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Robert Lloyd, Bruno Pola, Hao Jiang Tian, James Levine, Garrick Utley |
| Release date | 26 January 1995 |
| Release year | 1995 |
| Language | Italian |
| Duration | 140 min (2h 20m) |
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | The Metropolitan Opera |
Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large
Writers: Francesco Maria Piave, Arrigo Boito
Top cast
Vladimir ChernovSimon Boccanegra
Plácido DomingoGabriele Adorno
Kiri Te KanawaAmelia Grimaldi
Robert LloydJacobo Fiesco
Bruno PolaPaolo Albiani
Hao Jiang TianPietro
James LevineSelf - Conductor
Garrick UtleySelf - Host (Voice)
Joyce OlsonAmelia's Lady-in-waiting
Charles AnthonyA Captain
MET Orchestra
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