Verdi: Macbeth
Synopsis
After winning in battle, Commander Macbeth receives a prophesy that he will one day become King of Scotland. Influenced by the whisperings of his wife, he literally stops at nothing to fulfil the prophesy. But racked by guilt, the Macbeths soon sink into delusions and become victims of their own thirst for power. Anna Netrebko reprises her electrifying portrayal of Lady Macbeth opposite Plácido Domingo at the Berlin State Opera. Maestro Daniel Barenboim leads the opera icons along with the Staatsopernchor and Staatskapelle Berlin.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kupfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Maffei, Francesco Maria Piave, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Verdi: Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- ARTE Concert, Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kupfer
Andrea Maffei, Francesco Maria Piave, William Shakespeare
Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Maffei
Writer
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
Hans Schavernoch
Production Design
Harry Kupfer
Director
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What is Verdi: Macbeth about?
After winning in battle, Commander Macbeth receives a prophesy that he will one day become King of Scotland. Influenced by the whisperings of his wife, he literally stops at nothing to fulfil the prophesy. But racked by guilt, the Macbeths soon sink into delusions and become victims of their own thirst for power. Anna Netrebko reprises her electrifying portrayal of Lady Macbeth opposite Plácido Domingo at the Berlin State Opera. Maestro Daniel Barenboim leads the opera icons along with the Staatsopernchor and Staatskapelle Berlin.
Who directed Verdi: Macbeth?
Verdi: Macbeth was directed by Harry Kupfer.
Who stars in Verdi: Macbeth?
The principal cast of Verdi: Macbeth includes Plácido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Kwangchul Youn, Fabio Sartori, Evelin Novak.
When was Verdi: Macbeth released and how long is it?
Verdi: Macbeth was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Verdi: Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Verdi: Macbeth was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.