Verdi: La Forza del Destino
Synopsis
Taped live at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Valery Gergiev conducts this landmark production of Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpiece. This opera premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1862, and is performed here in its original St. Petersburg version using reconstructions of the magnificent painted scenery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: La Forza del Destino
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Studios
- RM Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
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Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
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What is Verdi: La Forza del Destino about?
Taped live at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Valery Gergiev conducts this landmark production of Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpiece. This opera premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1862, and is performed here in its original St. Petersburg version using reconstructions of the magnificent painted scenery.
Who directed Verdi: La Forza del Destino?
Verdi: La Forza del Destino was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in Verdi: La Forza del Destino?
The principal cast of Verdi: La Forza del Destino includes Galina Gorchakova, Nikolai Putilin, Gegam Grigorian, Marianna Tarasova.
When was Verdi: La Forza del Destino released and how long is it?
Verdi: La Forza del Destino was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: La Forza del Destino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: La Forza del Destino was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.