The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda

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.

• Gary HalvorsonDirector
• David McVicarDirector
• Gaetano DonizettiOriginal Music Composer
• Giuseppe BardariWriter

• Joyce DiDonatoMary Stuart
• Elza van den HeeverQueen Elizabeth I
• Matthew RoseLort Talbot
• Joshua HopkinsLord Cecil
• Matthew PolenzaniRobert, Earl of Leicester
• Maria ZifchakHanna Kennedy
• Maurizio Beniniconductor