Description
Giuseppe Verdi - Simon Boccanegra (Metropolitan Opera Production) DVD
UPC: 044007303191
Product Features
- Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
- Libretto: Francesco Maria Piave & Arrigo Boito
- Conductor: James Levine
- Performers:
- Simon Boccanegra: Vladimir Chernov
- Maria Boccanegra (Amelia): Kiri Te Kanawa
- Gabriele Adorno: Plácido Domingo
- Jacopo Fiesco: Robert Lloyd
- Paolo Albiani: Bruno Pola
- Pietro: Hao Jiang Tian
- Un capitano dei balestrieri: Charles Anthony
- Un'ancella di Amelia: Joyce Olson
- Orchestra & Chorus: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and ChorusProduction: Giancarlo del Monaco
- Chorus Master: Raymond Hughes
- Video Director: Brian Large
- Audio Producer: Jay David Saks
- Set and Costume Designer: Michael Scott
- Lighting Designer: Gil Wechsler
Special Features
- Bonus:Sound: DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, PCM Stereo
- Picture Gallery: "Boccanegra at the Met"
- Trailer
- Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
- Subtitles: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese
- Menu Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese
- Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
- Total Runtime: 141 minutes
- DVD Format: NTSC, All-Regions
Overview
This Metropolitan Opera production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra is a powerful and emotionally charged performance of one of Verdi's greatest operas. Conducted by the legendary James Levine, the production features some of the most esteemed opera stars, including Vladimir Chernov in the title role, Kiri Te Kanawa as Maria Boccanegra, and Plácido Domingo as Gabriele Adorno. The story of power, betrayal, and redemption unfolds with striking performances, set against the backdrop of Verdi's dramatic and stirring score.
Directed by Giancarlo del Monaco and captured with cinematic precision by Brian Large, this production remains a defining portrayal of Simon Boccanegra, blending deep psychological tension with spectacular musical artistry.
Interesting Facts
- James Levine, one of the most revered conductors of the 20th century, led the Metropolitan Opera for more than 40 years and was known for his remarkable interpretations of Verdi's works.
- Kiri Te Kanawa and Plácido Domingo, both international opera superstars, deliver passionate performances, with Domingo later transitioning to perform the title role of Simon Boccanegra in other productions.
- The opera itself, a melodramma in prologue and three acts, explores themes of political intrigue, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice, offering a nuanced study of Verdi’s later period of composition.
- This DVD also includes a bonus picture gallery, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic production at the Metropolitan Opera.
Track Listing
- Simon Boccanegra – Vladimir Chernov
- Maria Boccanegra (Amelia) – Kiri Te Kanawa
- Gabriele Adorno – Plácido Domingo
- Jacopo Fiesco – Robert Lloyd
- Paolo Albiani – Bruno Pola
- Pietro – Hao Jiang Tian
- Un capitano dei balestrieri – Charles Anthony
- Un'ancella di Amelia – Joyce Olson
Performed by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by James Levine.
Publishers
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Year of Release: 2002 (Production: 1995)
- Made in: EU
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