Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] - 2010

When this sumptuous production by Giancarlo del Monaco opened in 1995, legendary tenor Plácido Domingo gave a riveting performance as the fiery revolutionary Gabriele Adorno, a tenor part. In the 2010 revival, he made history by taking on the baritone title role, one of Verdi’s most fascinating characters, and thrilling audiences with his multifaceted and gripping portrayal. Boccanegra is beset on all sides, juggling political adversaries bent on murder with his love for his long-lost daughter Amelia (Adrianne Pieczonka). James Levine’s conducting brings out all the color and surging emotion of Verdi’s magnificent score.

2010
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.9/10

Cast

Plácido Domingo profile picturePlácido DomingoSimon Boccanegra
Marcello Giordani profile pictureMarcello GiordaniGabriele Adorno
James Morris profile pictureJames MorrisJacopo Fiesto

About Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera]

Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera] Overview

When this sumptuous production by Giancarlo del Monaco opened in 1995, legendary tenor Plácido Domingo gave a riveting performance as the fiery revolutionary Gabriele Adorno, a tenor part. In the 2010 revival, he made history by taking on the baritone title role, one of Verdi’s most fascinating characters, and thrilling audiences with his multifaceted and gripping portrayal. Boccanegra is beset on all sides, juggling political adversaries bent on murder with his love for his long-lost daughter Amelia (Adrianne Pieczonka). James Levine’s conducting brings out all the color and surging emotion of Verdi’s magnificent score.

Extra details

Original Title: Simon Boccanegra [The Metropolitan Opera]
Original Language: Italian
Production Companies
The Metropolitan Opera