The read
It runs long at 3h 20m.
Synopsis
Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. This Live in HD presentation of David McVicar’s acclaimed 2012 production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester, the man caught between the rival queens. Maurizio Benini conducts.
Ratings
IMDb8.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Giuseppe BardariWriter
- David McVicarDirector
- Gaetano DonizettiOriginal Music Composer
- Gary HalvorsonDirector
Cast
- Joyce DiDonatoMary Stuart
- Elza van den HeeverQueen Elizabeth I
- Matthew RoseLort Talbot
- Joshua HopkinsLord Cecil
- Matthew PolenzaniRobert, Earl of Leicester
- Maria ZifchakHanna Kennedy
- Maurizio BeniniSelf - Conductor
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Themes
operaopera live performancethe metropolitan opera