The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda 11 years old

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.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda Cast

Name	Character
Joyce DiDonato She was 43, now 55 years old	as Mary Stuart
Matthew Rose He was 31, now 43 years old	as Lort Talbot
Matthew Polenzani He was 45, now 56 years old	as Robert, Earl of Leicester

The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda Crew

Name	Department
Gary Halvorson as Director. He was 13 (now 24) years old	Directing
David McVicar as Director. He was 47 (now 58) years old	Directing