The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide
“This rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light.”
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the Hanging Gardens, Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, defies bad omens and supernatural threats in her quest to find a worthy successor to her late husband. But she harbours more than one dark secret, and whoever gains the throne may find that he has lost more than he has won. Based on a story by Voltaire, this rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light. The title role—composed for Rossini’s wife, Isabella Colbran—features some of the most demanding vocal music he ever wrote. Angela Meade takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival of a production last seen at the Met 25 years ago.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Willis Sweete
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaetano Rossi
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Willis Sweete
Gaetano Rossi
Gioachino Rossini
Department Leadership Roster
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Gaetano Rossi
Writer
Barbara Willis Sweete
Director
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide about?
Against the backdrop of the Hanging Gardens, Semiramide, Queen of Babylon, defies bad omens and supernatural threats in her quest to find a worthy successor to her late husband. But she harbours more than one dark secret, and whoever gains the throne may find that he has lost more than he has won. Based on a story by Voltaire, this rarely performed tragic opera reveals 'The Barber of Seville' composer Giaochino Rossini in a whole new light. The title role—composed for Rossini’s wife, Isabella Colbran—features some of the most demanding vocal music he ever wrote. Angela Meade takes on the challenging vocal fireworks in this revival of a production last seen at the Met 25 years ago.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide?
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide includes Angela Meade, Javier Camarena, Elizabeth DeShong, Ildar Abdrazakov.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 3h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Semiramide was composed by Gioachino Rossini.