La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera
Synopsis
Leonora plans to elope with Don Alvaro, but he accidentally shoots and kills her father, who curses them as he dies. The lovers go on the run, but get separated. Bent on revenge, Leonora's brother Don Carlo, hunts them down. Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera, vividly brought to life in John Dexter’s production, with sets by the great Eugene Berman. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price’s soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora’s emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine’s brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate.
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Leontyne Price: La Forza del Destino "Son Giunta... Madre pietosa vergin"
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-13
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Leontyne Price
Donna Leonora
Giuseppe Giacomini
Don Alvaro
Leo Nucci
Don Carlo
Bonaldo Giaiotti
Padre Guardiano
Isola Jones
Preziosilla
Enrico Fissore
Fra Melitone
Richard Vernon
The Marquis of Calatrava
Diane Kesling
Curra
James Courtney
The Mayor of Hornachuelos
Anthony Laciura
Trabuco
John Darrenkamp
A surgeon
James Levine
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, John Dexter, Eugene Berman
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Ghislanzoni, Francesco Maria Piave, Ángel de Saavedra
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, John Dexter, Eugene Berman
Antonio Ghislanzoni, Francesco Maria Piave, Ángel de Saavedra
Giuseppe Verdi
Michael Bronson, Samuel Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Browning
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Antonio Ghislanzoni
Writer
John Dexter
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Samuel Paul
Producer
Peter J. Hall
Costume Design
Eugene Berman
Director
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What is La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera about?
Leonora plans to elope with Don Alvaro, but he accidentally shoots and kills her father, who curses them as he dies. The lovers go on the run, but get separated. Bent on revenge, Leonora's brother Don Carlo, hunts them down. Verdi painted an immense canvas with this dark but tuneful opera, vividly brought to life in John Dexter’s production, with sets by the great Eugene Berman. The legendary Leontyne Price is seen in one of her greatest roles, Leonora. Price’s soaring voice encompasses every nuance of Leonora’s emotion as she moves from joy through resignation to ultimate heartbreak. James Levine’s brilliant leading of the Met orchestra and chorus is a lesson in Verdi style. Giuseppe Giacomini is Alvaro, the man Leonora loves, and Leo Nucci is Don Carlo, the dark instrument of their Fate.
Who directed La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera?
La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera was directed by Kirk Browning, John Dexter, Eugene Berman.
Who stars in La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera?
The principal cast of La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera includes Leontyne Price, Giuseppe Giacomini, Leo Nucci, Bonaldo Giaiotti, Isola Jones.
When was La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera released and how long is it?
La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Forza del Destino - Metropolitan Opera was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.