The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda
Synopsis
Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. This Live in HD presentation of David McVicar’s acclaimed 2012 production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester, the man caught between the rival queens. Maurizio Benini conducts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Bardari, Friedrich Schiller
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Erato, The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
Giuseppe Bardari, Friedrich Schiller
Gaetano Donizetti
Department Leadership Roster
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Bardari
Writer
David McVicar
Director
Gary Halvorson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda about?
Joyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. This Live in HD presentation of David McVicar’s acclaimed 2012 production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester, the man caught between the rival queens. Maurizio Benini conducts.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?
The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda was directed by David McVicar, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda includes Joyce DiDonato, Elza van den Heever, Matthew Rose, Joshua Hopkins, Matthew Polenzani.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda?
The Metropolitan Opera: Maria Stuarda holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).