The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena
Synopsis
David McVicar's atmospheric and brooding production captures the drama of this riveting piece of British history, retold as only Donizetti could. International superstar Anna Netrebko is Queen Anne Boleyn, trapped in an unhappy marriage to King Henry VIII (Ildar Abdrazakov) whose roving eye has settled on another woman—Jane Seymour (Ekaterina Gubanova), Anna's friend, but now her unwitting rival. Add in Anna's early love, Percy (Stephen Costello), just returned to the court from exile, and the result is a haunting, explosive account of Queen Anna's tragic final days, before she goes to her execution in one of the most moving and dazzling final scenes in all of opera.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Felice Romani
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
Felice Romani
Gaetano Donizetti
Department Leadership Roster
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Music Composer
David McVicar
Director
Gary Halvorson
Director
Felice Romani
Writer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena about?
David McVicar's atmospheric and brooding production captures the drama of this riveting piece of British history, retold as only Donizetti could. International superstar Anna Netrebko is Queen Anne Boleyn, trapped in an unhappy marriage to King Henry VIII (Ildar Abdrazakov) whose roving eye has settled on another woman—Jane Seymour (Ekaterina Gubanova), Anna's friend, but now her unwitting rival. Add in Anna's early love, Percy (Stephen Costello), just returned to the court from exile, and the result is a haunting, explosive account of Queen Anna's tragic final days, before she goes to her execution in one of the most moving and dazzling final scenes in all of opera.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena was directed by David McVicar, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena includes Anna Netrebko, Ekaterina Gubanova, Tamara Mumford, Stephen Costello, Ildar Abdrazakov.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Anna Bolena was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.