Verdi Macbeth 10 years old
Lady Netrebko seizes the throne
Opera lovers who have always felt that Anna Netrebko is not just an excellent singer, but a great one, have no doubt about it after this Metropolitan Opera performance. To have a "great night at the opera" all efforts must succeed - orchestra, singers and concept. Here, conductor Fabio Luisi shapes an intensive Verdian sound and the singers are nothing short of possessed. Excellent German bass René Pape in a small role of Banquo is luxury casting which few opera houses can afford. Joseph Calleja's golden tenor in a role of Macduff shone and rang among dark and menacing voices of his colleagues. And the principals, Zeljko Lucic and Anna Netrebko, gave us truly historical performance. Brilliant, nuanced and powerful singing from these two and the chemistry, interaction between them is what elevates this performance to the stratosphere of operatic Macbeths.
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Verdi Macbeth Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| René Pape He was 49, now 60 years old | as Banco |
| James Courtney was 34, now 44 years old | as Medico |
| Joseph Calleja He was 36, now 47 years old | as Macduff |
| Anna Netrebko She was 42, now 53 years old | as Lady Macbeth |
Verdi Macbeth Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| William Shakespeare as Original Story. He was 450 (51) years old when He died | Writing |
| Giuseppe Verdi as Original Music Composer. He was 200 (87) years old when He died | Sound |
| Francesco Maria Piave as Writer. He was 204 (65) years old when He died | Writing |
| Peter Gelb as Producer. He was 61 (now 72) years old | Production |
Verdi Macbeth (10 years)
Lady Netrebko seizes the throne
- Release day: Friday, August 01, 2014
- Runtime: 170 minutes