The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth - 2018

Verdi’s life-long love affair with Shakespeare’s works began with Macbeth, a play he considered to be ‘one of the greatest creations of man’. With his librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi set out to create ‘something out of the ordinary’. Their success is borne out in every bar of a score that sees Verdi at his most theatrical: it bristles with demonic energy.

205min
2018
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Željko Lučić profile pictureŽeljko LučićMacbeth, Thane of Glamis
Ildebrando d'Arcangelo profile pictureIldebrando d'ArcangeloBanquo, Thane of Lochaber
Anna Netrebko profile pictureAnna NetrebkoLady Macbeth
Yusif Eyvazov profile pictureYusif EyvazovMacduff, Thane of Fife

About The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth

The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth Overview

Verdi’s life-long love affair with Shakespeare’s works began with Macbeth, a play he considered to be ‘one of the greatest creations of man’. With his librettist, Francesco Maria Piave, Verdi set out to create ‘something out of the ordinary’. Their success is borne out in every bar of a score that sees Verdi at his most theatrical: it bristles with demonic energy.

Runtime: 205min

Extra details

Original Title: The Royal Opera House: Verdi's Macbeth
Original Language: Italian
Directed By: Sue Judd