Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995)
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.
Directors: Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large.
https://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/opera/?upc=811357012611
 |
Vladimir Chernov as Simon Boccanegra |
 |
Plácido Domingo as Gabriele Adorno |
 |
Kiri Te Kanawa as Amelia Grimaldi |
 |
Robert Lloyd as Jacobo Fiesco |
 |
Bruno Pola as Paolo Albiani |
|
Hao Jiang Tian as Pietro |
 |
James Levine as Self - Conductor |
 |
Garrick Utley as Self - Host (Voice) |
|
Joyce Olson as Amelia's Lady-in-waiting |
|
Charles Anthony as A Captain |
|
MET Orchestra as |
| Sound | Giuseppe Verdi | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Francesco Maria Piave | Writer |
| Writing | Arrigo Boito | Writer |
| Directing | Giancarlo Del Monaco | Director |
| Sound | James Levine | Conductor |
| Directing | Brian Large | Director |
| Art | Giancarlo Del Monaco | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michael Scott | Costume Designer |
| Art | Michael Scott | Set Designer |
| Lighting | Gil Wechsler | Lighting Design |
| Production | Joseph Volpe | General Manager |
| Art | James Levine | Art Direction |
| Production | Louisa Briccetti | Producer |
