The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth
Verdi’s life-long love affair with Shakespeare’s works began with Macbeth, a play he considered to be ‘one of the greatest creations of man’. With his librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi set out to create ‘something out of the ordinary’. Their success is borne out in every bar of a score that sees Verdi at his most theatrical: it bristles with demonic energy.
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The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 16, 2018
Runtime
3h 25m
Genres
Drama, Music
User Score
80%
Original Title
The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth
Director
Phyllida Lloyd
Description
Verdi’s life-long love affair with Shakespeare’s works began with Macbeth, a play he considered to be ‘one of the greatest creations of man’. With his librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi set out to create ‘something out of the ordinary’. Their success is borne out in every bar of a score that sees Verdi at his most theatrical: it bristles with demonic energy.
