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Macbeth

Director Adrian Noble calls Macbeth, “the greatest story Verdi ever told.” The composer’s longstanding affinity for Shakespeare is explored in Noble’s powerful new production of this gripping work’ conducted by James Levine. The ferocious couple is portrayed by baritone Zeljko Lucic in the towering title role and soprano Maria Guleghina as his ruthless wife. Rising star John Relyea and the magnificent Rene Pape share the role of the doomed Banquo. In later performances, Carlos Alvarez and Lado Ataneli sing the title role, and Andrea Gruber plays Lady Macbeth.

Macbeth airs on April 13, 2008 at noon for SundayArts.

2 comments

4/7/08 :: 1:59 pm
jerome sheitelman Says:

the singing is not to be missed….excellent cast, movingly sung…more enjoyable to keep your eyes closed to avoid misleading settings that destroy the significance of the time setting and the text that verdi intended…

5/15/08 :: 2:21 pm
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