Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
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. Calixto Bieito, that most Shakespearean of opera directors, brings humanism and truth to a work haunted by gleaming images of the sea.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Calixto Bieito
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, Antonio García Gutiérrez, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Simon Boccanegra
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Opéra National de Paris, Francois Roussillon et Associés
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Calixto Bieito
Arrigo Boito, Antonio García Gutiérrez, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Susanne Gschwender
Production Design
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Calixto Bieito
Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Francesco Maria Piave
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. Calixto Bieito, that most Shakespearean of opera directors, brings humanism and truth to a work haunted by gleaming images of the sea.
Who directed Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was directed by Calixto Bieito.
Who stars in Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The principal cast of Verdi: Simon Boccanegra includes Ludovic Tézier, Mika Kares, Maria Agresta, Francesco Demuro, Nicola Alaimo.
When was Verdi: Simon Boccanegra released and how long is it?
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Simon Boccanegra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Simon Boccanegra was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.