Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari
Synopsis
In 15th-century Venice, Jacopo Foscari, son of the Doge of Venice Francesco Foscari, is to be tried by the Council of Ten for a crime of which he claims to be innocent. The Foscari family’s sworn enemy, the vindictive Jacopo Loredano, treacherously secures his sentence of exile. Despite the pleas of Lucrezia, Jacopo’s wife, the unfortunate father is forced to sign his son’s banishment order, even though he is convinced of his innocence. The young man dies of despair just before the real murderer comes forward. Loredano secures the removal of Francesco Foscari, who collapses, lifeless. "I due Foscari" is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, which premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on 3 November 1844.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini
- Screenplay & Story
- Ineta Sipunova
- Original Title
- Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Teatro alla Scala, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini
Ineta Sipunova, Francesco Maria Piave, Lord Byron
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Maria Piave
Writer
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Lord Byron
Writer
Ineta Sipunova
Screenplay
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What is Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari about?
In 15th-century Venice, Jacopo Foscari, son of the Doge of Venice Francesco Foscari, is to be tried by the Council of Ten for a crime of which he claims to be innocent. The Foscari family’s sworn enemy, the vindictive Jacopo Loredano, treacherously secures his sentence of exile. Despite the pleas of Lucrezia, Jacopo’s wife, the unfortunate father is forced to sign his son’s banishment order, even though he is convinced of his innocence. The young man dies of despair just before the real murderer comes forward. Loredano secures the removal of Francesco Foscari, who collapses, lifeless. "I due Foscari" is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, which premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on 3 November 1844.
Who directed Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari?
Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
Who stars in Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari?
The principal cast of Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari includes Plácido Domingo, Francesco Meli, Anna Pirozzi, Andrea Concetti, Edoardo Milletti.
When was Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari released and how long is it?
Giuseppe Verdi: I due Foscari was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.