Macbeth
Synopsis
Plácido Domingo, who just celebrated his 50th stage anniversary in Vienna - incredibly - continues to conquer the central baritone roles of Giuseppe Verdi. In this performance from LA Opera, it is the abysmal title part of the Macbeth, one of the most fascinating opera characters ever. Flanked by Ekaterina Semenschuks as Lady and by Ildebrando D'Arcangelo as Banquo. Veteran James Conlon conducts the choir and orchestra of the Los Angeles Opera. The highly acclaimed staging comes from Darko Tresnjak.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darko Tresnjak
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Francesco Maria Piave
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sony Classical
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darko Tresnjak
William Shakespeare, Francesco Maria Piave
Giuseppe Verdi
Mathew Diamond
Department Leadership Roster
Mathew Diamond
Producer
Darko Tresnjak
Director
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macbeth
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What is Macbeth about?
Plácido Domingo, who just celebrated his 50th stage anniversary in Vienna - incredibly - continues to conquer the central baritone roles of Giuseppe Verdi. In this performance from LA Opera, it is the abysmal title part of the Macbeth, one of the most fascinating opera characters ever. Flanked by Ekaterina Semenschuks as Lady and by Ildebrando D'Arcangelo as Banquo. Veteran James Conlon conducts the choir and orchestra of the Los Angeles Opera. The highly acclaimed staging comes from Darko Tresnjak.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Darko Tresnjak.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The principal cast of Macbeth includes Plácido Domingo, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Joshua Guerrero, James Conlon.
When was Macbeth released and how long is it?
Macbeth was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Macbeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macbeth was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Macbeth?
Macbeth holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).