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Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

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  • Cast
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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 26, 1995

Runtime

2h 20m

Genres

Drama, History

Original Title

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

Production Companies

The Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Grammophon

Director

Giancarlo Del Monaco

Description

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.