Verdi: I due Foscari
Synopsis
Jacopo, son of Doge Francesco Foscari, was accused of murder and banished from Venice. Longing for his homeland, he writes to the Duke of Milan asking him to intercede with the city council. The letter is intercepted, and Jacopo is brought back to Venice to face further questioning. An opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on a historical play by George Byron. Premiered on 3 November 1844. From the box set of 27 Verdi operas, ‘Tutto Verdi’. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on 3, 6, 8, 11 and 19 May 2005.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini, Joseph Franconi Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Lord Byron, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: I due Foscari
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini, Joseph Franconi Lee
Lord Byron, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Joseph Franconi Lee
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdi: I due Foscari
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What is Verdi: I due Foscari about?
Jacopo, son of Doge Francesco Foscari, was accused of murder and banished from Venice. Longing for his homeland, he writes to the Duke of Milan asking him to intercede with the city council. The letter is intercepted, and Jacopo is brought back to Venice to face further questioning. An opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on a historical play by George Byron. Premiered on 3 November 1844. From the box set of 27 Verdi operas, ‘Tutto Verdi’. Recorded live at the Teatro Regio in Parma on 3, 6, 8, 11 and 19 May 2005.
Who directed Verdi: I due Foscari?
Verdi: I due Foscari was directed by Tiziano Mancini, Joseph Franconi Lee.
Who stars in Verdi: I due Foscari?
The principal cast of Verdi: I due Foscari includes Leo Nucci, Roberto De Biasio, Tatiana Serjan, Roberto Tagliavini, Gregory Bonfatti.
When was Verdi: I due Foscari released and how long is it?
Verdi: I due Foscari was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: I due Foscari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: I due Foscari was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.