Simon Boccanegra

Synopsis

Verdi's Simon Boccanegra is regarded by connoisseurs as an insider tip of oppressive topicality: men make history and women are the victims. A gloomy atmosphere, political power struggles, family dramas – live from the Vienna State Opera in the production of grandmaster Peter Stein with an excellent cast, starring Thomas Hampson in the title role, Francesco Meli as Gabriele Adorno and Marina Rebeka as the all-outshining Amelia. In the orchestra pit: Evelino Pidò.

Additional Info

• No: A04050135
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Conductor: Evelino Pidò
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera
• Artists: Thomas Hampson, Francesco Meli, Marina Rebeka, Dimitry Belosselskiy, Choir of the Vienna State Opera
• Production year: 2019
• Run time: 02:20:00
• Director: Stage Director: Peter Stein
• Producers: ORF III, Wiener Staatsoper, Unitel
• Format: HDTV 16:9