Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
"Verdi's opera live at the 1985 Chorégies d'Orange"
Originally released in 1985. Verdi: Simon Boccanegra is a music/drama film. directed by Maté Rabinovski. With a runtime of 2h 38m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Piero Cappuccilli, Montserrat Caballé, and Lando Bartolini
Synopsis
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that tore apart 14th century landowners and peasants. An eminently political opera in which power struggles are interwoven with family conflicts, Simon Boccanegra echoes the life of its composer – the man who championed the cause of Italian unification and overcame the loss of his wife and children.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Chorégies d'Orange
- TF1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that to...
Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Maté Rabinovski.
How long is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released on July 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The main cast of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra includes Piero Cappuccilli, Montserrat Caballé, Lando Bartolini, Paul Plishka, Alain Fondary.