Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
“Verdi's opera live at the 1985 Chorégies d'Orange”
Synopsis
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that tore apart 14th century landowners and peasants. An eminently political opera in which power struggles are interwoven with family conflicts, Simon Boccanegra echoes the life of its composer – the man who championed the cause of Italian unification and overcame the loss of his wife and children.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Karpo, Maté Rabinovski
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Maria Piave, Arrigo Boito
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- Chorégies d'Orange, TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Karpo, Maté Rabinovski
Francesco Maria Piave, Arrigo Boito
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Karpo
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Maté Rabinovski
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Arrigo Boito
Writer
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What is Verdi: Simon Boccanegra about?
The ambiguities of Verdi’s theatre are particularly clear in his baritone roles, among which is that of Boccanegra, corsair turned doge of Genoa and the troubled observer of the conflicts that tore apart 14th century landowners and peasants. An eminently political opera in which power struggles are interwoven with family conflicts, Simon Boccanegra echoes the life of its composer – the man who championed the cause of Italian unification and overcame the loss of his wife and children.
Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Jacques Karpo, Maté Rabinovski.
Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The principal cast of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra includes Piero Cappuccilli, Montserrat Caballé, Lando Bartolini, Paul Plishka, Alain Fondary.
When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released and how long is it?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.