Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

"The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'"

1995 2h 20m IT

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Synopsis

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This evocative production by Giancarlo Del Monaco sumptuously captures the look and feel of 14th century Genoa and is a perfect compliment to Verdi’s setting of this story of searing conflict between public duty and private grief. Plácido Domingo is Gabriele Adorno, sworn enemy of the doge of Genoa, Simon Boccanegra (Vladimir Chernov). Gabriele is in love with the beautiful Amelia (Kiri Te Kanawa at her most affecting) who turns out to be none other than the long-lost daughter the doge. James Levine’s authoritative conducting of the Met orchestra and chorus reveals the dark power of Verdi’s score. Performed January 26th, 1995.

“The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'”

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Cast

Vladimir Chernov
Simon Boccanegra
Plácido Domingo
Gabriele Adorno
Kiri Te Kanawa
Amelia Grimaldi
Robert Lloyd
Jacobo Fiesco
Bruno Pola
Paolo Albiani
Hao Jiang Tian
Pietro
James Levine
Self - Conductor
Garrick Utley
Self - Host (Voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giancarlo Del Monaco
Writers: Arrigo Boito, Francesco Maria Piave
Languages: Italian
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Giuseppe Verdi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Vladimir Chernov and Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0323981 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Giancarlo Del Monaco directs. Giuseppe Verdi scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Giuseppe Verdi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Vladimir Chernov and Plácido Domingo and Kiri Te Kanawa carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "The Met Offers a New 'Boccanegra'".
6IMDB entry: tt0323981 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.