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Verdi Macbeth (2001)

2001-01-01 · 2h 19m · IT
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This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man. Replete with supernatural mystery, sexual tension, and violent power plays, this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for today's audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdi's legendary body of work.

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Francesco Maria PiaveWriterDavid PountneyDirector

Top billed cast

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Thomas HampsonThomas HampsonMacbethPaoletta MarrocuPaoletta MarrocuLady MacbethRoberto ScandiuzziRoberto ScandiuzziBanquoLuis LimaLuis LimaMacduffLiuba ChuchrovaLiuba ChuchrovaDame Lady MacbethMiroslav ChristoffMiroslav ChristoffMalcolmFranz Welser-MöstFranz Welser-MöstConductorPhilharmonia ZürichPhilharmonia Zürich

Keywords

Opera

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What is Verdi Macbeth about?

This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man. Replete with supernatural mystery, sexual tension, and violent power plays, this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for today's audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdi's legendary body of work.

How long is Verdi Macbeth?

Verdi Macbeth has a runtime of 139 minutes.