Les Vêpres siciliennes (2013)
The French have occupied Sicily, and Hélène is held hostage by Montfort, the French governor, who has had her brother executed. She turns to the partisan Jean Procida and the rebellious patriot Henri in her bid for vengeance. Les Vêpres siciliennes is one of Verdi’s lesser-known mature operas, but was vital to his development as a composer. It was created for the Paris Opéra in 1855, providing Verdi with an opportunity to embrace the elaborate style and traditions of French grand opera. First seen at the Royal Opera House in 2013, this staging of Verdi's rarely-performed opera Les Vêpres siciliennes – directed by Stefan Herheim and conducted by The Royal Opera’s Music Director, Verdi specialist Sir Antonio Pappano – went on to win the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production.
Directors: Stefan Herheim, Rhodri Huw.
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Lianna Haroutounian as La duchesse Hélène |
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Michael Volle as Guy de Montfort |
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Bryan Hymel as Henri |
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Erwin Schrott as Jean Procida |
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Neal Cooper as Thibault |
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Jihoon Kim as Robert |
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Jean Teitgen as Le sire de Béthune |
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Jeremy White as Le comte de Vaudemont |
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Nico Darmanin as Daniéli |
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Michelle Daly as Ninetta |
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Jung Soo Yun as Mainfroid |
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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House as |
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Antonio Pappano as Conductor |
| Directing | Stefan Herheim | Director |
| Writing | Charles Duveyrier | Original Story |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Eugène Scribe | Original Story |
| Sound | Antonio Pappano | Music Director |
| Directing | Rhodri Huw | Director |
