Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (1995) is a drama, history film directed by Giancarlo Del Monaco, Brian Large rated 8.0/10.

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.

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)

Joyce Olson

Amelia's Lady-in-waiting

Charles Anthony

A Captain

MET Orchestra