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Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995)

The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'

Genre : Drama, History

Runtime : 2H 20M

Director : Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Vladimir Chernov
Vladimir Chernov
Simon Boccanegra
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Gabriele Adorno
Kiri Te Kanawa
Kiri Te Kanawa
Amelia Grimaldi
Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd
Jacobo Fiesco
Bruno Pola
Bruno Pola
Paolo Albiani
Hao Jiang Tian
Hao Jiang Tian
Pietro
James Levine
James Levine
Self - Conductor
Garrick Utley
Garrick Utley
Self - Host (Voice)
Joyce Olson
Joyce Olson
Amelia's Lady-in-waiting
Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony
A Captain
MET Orchestra
MET Orchestra

Crews

Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Francesco Maria Piave
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Arrigo Boito
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Giancarlo Del Monaco
Giancarlo Del Monaco
Director
James Levine
James Levine
Conductor
Brian Large
Brian Large
Director
Giancarlo Del Monaco
Giancarlo Del Monaco
Production Design
Michael Scott
Michael Scott
Costume Designer
Michael Scott
Michael Scott
Set Designer
Gil Wechsler
Gil Wechsler
Lighting Design
Joseph Volpe
Joseph Volpe
General Manager
James Levine
James Levine
Art Direction
Louisa Briccetti
Louisa Briccetti
Producer

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