The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Jan 06, 2024 · 3h
Director
Elijah MoshinskyOverview
The success of Verdi’s third opera, a stirring drama about the fall of ancient Jerusalem at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco), catapulted the 28-year-old composer to international fame. The music and Verdi himself were subsumed into a surge of patriotic fervor culminating in the foundation of the modern nation of Italy. Specifically, the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves ('Va, pensiero'), in which the Israelites express their longing for their homeland, came to stand for the country’s aspirations for unity and that exciting era in Italian history, the Risorgimento, or 'Resurgence'.
Cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
Crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
About The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco about?
The success of Verdi’s third opera, a stirring drama about the fall of ancient Jerusalem at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco), catapulted the 28-year-old composer to international fame. The music and Verdi himself were subsumed into a surge of patriotic fervor culminating in the foundation of the modern nation of Italy. Specifically, the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves ('Va, pensiero'), in which…
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco was released on January 6, 2024.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco?
The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco?
The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco?
The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Nabucco includes George Gagnidze (King Nabucco), Liudmyla Monastyrska (Abigaille), Maria Barakova (Fenena), SeokJong Baek (Ismaele) and Dmitry Belosselskiy (High Priest Zaccaria).