Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995)

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995)

The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra' 1995-01-26 United States of America 140 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Vladimir Chernov is Simon Boccanegra
Simon Boccanegra
Plácido Domingo is Gabriele Adorno
Gabriele Adorno
Kiri Te Kanawa is Amelia Grimaldi
Amelia Grimaldi
Robert Lloyd is Jacobo Fiesco
Jacobo Fiesco
Bruno Pola is Paolo Albiani
Paolo Albiani
James Levine is Self - Conductor
Self - Conductor
Garrick Utley is Self - Host (Voice)
Self - Host (Voice)
Joyce Olson is Amelia's Lady-in-waiting
Amelia's Lady-in-waiting
Charles Anthony is A Captain