The read
It runs long at 2h 49m.
Synopsis
Star soprano Anna Netrebko created a sensation with her riveting performance as the malevolent Lady Macbeth, the central character in Verdi's retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy. She is joined by Željko Lučić, who brings dramatic intensity and vocal authority to the title role of the honest general driven to murder and deceit by his ambitious wife. The great René Pape is Banquo and Joseph Calleja gives a moving performance as Macduff. Adrian Noble's powerful production provides an ideal setting for this dark drama, which is masterfully presided over by Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
Key crew
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Željko LučićMacbeth
- René PapeBanquo
- Anna NetrebkoLady Macbeth
- Claudia WaiteLady-in-Waiting to Lady Macbeth
- Christopher JobA Servant of Macbeth
- Raymond RenaultDuncan, King of Scotland
- Noah BaetgeMalcolm, Duncan's Son
- Joseph CallejaMacduff, Thane of Fife
- Moritz LinnFleance, Banquo's Son
- Richard BernsteinA Murderer
- Seth MalkinA Herald
- James CourtneyA Doctor
Stills
Themes
opera