Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
26/01/1995
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.
Movie Information
Vladimir Chernov
as Simon Boccanegra
Plácido Domingo
as Gabriele Adorno
Kiri Te Kanawa
as Amelia Grimaldi
Robert Lloyd
as Jacobo Fiesco
Bruno Pola
as Paolo Albiani
Hao Jiang Tian
as Pietro
James Levine
as Self - Conductor
Garrick Utley
as Self - Host (Voice)
Joyce Olson
as Amelia's Lady-in-waiting
Charles Anthony
as A Captain
MET Orchestra
as
