Giuseppe Verdi: Simon Boccanegra

0 | 1995-01-26 | Drama History

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.

Featured Crew

Giuseppe Verdi	Original Music Composer
Francesco Maria Piave	Writer
Arrigo Boito	Writer
Giancarlo Del Monaco	Director
James Levine	Conductor
Brian Large	Director
Giancarlo Del Monaco	Production Design
Michael Scott	Costume Designer
Michael Scott	Set Designer
Gil Wechsler	Lighting Design