Simon Boccanegra

Synopsis

When Simon Boccanegra is elected Doge of the City of Genoa, it seems to offer the opportunity of reconciliation between the Patricians and the Plebeians. But he becomes entangled in family tragedies and power plays. Simon Boccanegra is Verdi’s most sombre work, yet enthralling with its strong drive to love and freedom. To unveil the moving score, the Orchestre Dijon Bourgogne is joined by Verdi specialist Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, who is known for an intimiate and precise knowledge of the Italian master’s style.

Additional Info

• No: A01050084
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Roberto Rizzi Brignoli
• Orchestra: Dijon Bourgogne Orchestra; Chœur de l'Opéra de Dijon
• Artists: Vittorio Vitelli, Keri Alkema, Luciano Batinić, Gianluca Terranova
• Production year: 2018
• Run time: 02:20:00
• Director: Stage Director: Philipp Himmelmann
• Producers: Heliox Films and Opéra de Dijon with the participation of francetélévisions with the support of CNC
• Format: HDTV 16:9