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Nabucco

“tt2704270. Nabucco (2004) Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova. Verdi / Italian.”

Synopsis

Live performance at Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, June 2004. Original stage production by Operhaus Zurich. DVD: Dynamic, live recording Cat: 33465. Nabucco (short for Nabucodonosor, English Nebuchadnezzar) is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on the Biblical story and the 1836 play by Auguste Anicet-Bourgeois and Francis Cornue. It is VerdiÕs third opera and the one which is considered to have permanently established his reputation as a composer. Nabucco follows the plight of the Jews as they are assaulted, conquered, and subsequently exiled from their homeland by the Babylonian King Nabucco (in English, Nebuchadnezzar). The historical events are used as background for a romantic and political plot.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Live performance

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrea Dorigo, Jonathan Miller
Screenplay & Story
Temistocle Solera
Original Score
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Title
Nabucco
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 20m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrea Dorigo, Jonathan Miller

Screenplay & Story

Temistocle Solera

Original Score & Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Department Leadership Roster

Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi

Original Music Composer

Temistocle Solera

Writer

Andrea Dorigo

Director

Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nabucco.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nabucco

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nabucco about?

Live performance at Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, June 2004. Original stage production by Operhaus Zurich. DVD: Dynamic, live recording Cat: 33465. Nabucco (short for Nabucodonosor, English Nebuchadnezzar) is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Temistocle Solera, based on the Biblical story and the 1836 play by Auguste Anicet-Bourgeois and Francis Cornue. It is VerdiÕs third opera and the one which is considered to have permanently established his reputation as a composer. Nabucco follows the plight of the Jews as they are assaulted, conquered, and subsequently exiled from their homeland by the Babylonian King Nabucco (in English, Nebuchadnezzar). The historical events are used as background for a romantic and political plot.

Who directed Nabucco?

Nabucco was directed by Andrea Dorigo, Jonathan Miller.

Who stars in Nabucco?

The principal cast of Nabucco includes Alberto Gazale, Susan Neves, Orlin Anastassov, Yasu Nakajima, Annamaria Popescu.

When was Nabucco released and how long is it?

Nabucco was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.

Who composed the musical score for Nabucco?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nabucco was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.