Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra 29 years old

The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'

This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to Verdi’s setting of this story of searing conflict between public duty and private grief. Plácido Domingo is Gabriele Adorno, sworn enemy of the doge of Genoa, Simon Boccanegra (Vladimir Chernov). Gabriele is in love with the beautiful Amelia (Kiri Te Kanawa at her most affecting) who turns out to be none other than the long-lost daughter the doge. James Levine’s authoritative conducting of the Met orchestra and chorus reveals the dark power of Verdi’s score. Performed January 26th, 1995.

Credits

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra Cast

Name	Character
Plácido Domingo He was 54, now 83 years old	as Gabriele Adorno
Robert Lloyd He was 54, now 84 years old	as Jacobo Fiesco

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra Crew

Name	Department
Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 181 (87) years old when He died	Sound
Giancarlo del Monaco as Director. He was 51 (now 80) years old	Directing
Brian Large as Director. He was 55 (now 85) years old	Directing
Francesco Maria Piave as Writer. He was 184 (65) years old when He died	Writing
Arrigo Boito as Writer. He was 152 (76) years old when He died	Writing